For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,986 students in 68803, NE.
The top ranked public middle schools in 68803, NE are Cedar Hollow School, 1r Elementary School and Westridge Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 68803 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Nebraska public middle school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 68803, NE have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public middle school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best 68803, NE Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cedar Hollow School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4900 S Engleman Rd
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-6306
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-6306
Grades: PK-8
| 377 students
Rank: #22.
1r Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3301 W One-r Road
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-6352
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-6352
Grades: PK-8
| 196 students
Rank: #33.
Westridge Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4111 W 13th St
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5886
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5886
Grades: 6-8
| 624 students
Rank: #44.
Walnut Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1600 N Custer Ave
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5990
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5990
Grades: 6-8
| 789 students
Rank: n/an/a
Success Academy
Alternative School
1912 N Lafayette Ave
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5885
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5885
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
68803, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1600 North Custer Ave
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5723
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5723
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 68803, NE?
The top ranked public middle schools in 68803, NE include Cedar Hollow School, 1r Elementary School and Westridge Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 68803?
5 public middle schools are located in 68803.
What is the racial composition of students in 68803?
68803 public middle schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public middle schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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