For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 336 students in Elmwood, NE.
The top ranked public school in Elmwood, NE is Elmwood-murdock Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elmwood, NE public school have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Elmwood have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Elmwood, NE (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elmwood-murdock Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
400 West F St
Elmwood, NE 68349
(402) 994-2125
Elmwood, NE 68349
(402) 994-2125
Grades: PK-6
| 336 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Elmwood, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Elmwood, NE include Elmwood-murdock Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Elmwood?
1 public schools are located in Elmwood.
What is the racial composition of students in Elmwood?
Elmwood public schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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