For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 422 students in Greeley County, NE (there are 1 private school, serving 82 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in Greeley County, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Greeley County, NE are Riverside Elementary - Spalding, Riverside Middle School and Central Valley Elementary - Scotia. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Greeley County, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Greeley County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Greeley County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Riverside Elementary - Spalding
Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
124 S Ash
Spalding, NE 68665
(308) 497-2431
Spalding, NE 68665
(308) 497-2431
Grades: PK-5
| 47 students
Rank: #22.
Riverside Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
124 S Ash
Spalding, NE 68665
(308) 497-2431
Spalding, NE 68665
(308) 497-2431
Grades: 6-8
| 48 students
Rank: #33.
Central Valley Elementary - Scotia
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
303 N Indian
Scotia, NE 68875
(308) 428-3145
Scotia, NE 68875
(308) 428-3145
Grades: PK-6
| 187 students
Rank: #44.
Central Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
304 North Shannon Street
Greeley, NE 68842
(308) 428-3145
Greeley, NE 68842
(308) 428-3145
Grades: 7-12
| 124 students
Rank: n/an/a
Central Valley Pk - Greeley
Magnet School
304 North Shannon Street
Greeley, NE 68842
(308) 428-3145
Greeley, NE 68842
(308) 428-3145
Grades: PK
| 16 students
Greeley County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
610 Kingston Avenue
Greeley, NE 68842
(308) 428-3145
Greeley, NE 68842
(308) 428-3145
Grades: PK
| 8 students
610 Kingston, Box 67
Wolbach, NE 68882
(308) 246-5231
Wolbach, NE 68882
(308) 246-5231
Grades: PK-4
| 69 students
610 Kingston, Po Box 67
Wolbach, NE 68882
(308) 246-5231
Wolbach, NE 68882
(308) 246-5231
Grades: 5-8
| 53 students
203 N Kildare, Po Box 160
Greeley, NE 68842
(308) 428-3145
Greeley, NE 68842
(308) 428-3145
Grades: 9-12
| 49 students
204 Blaine St, Box 307
Scotia, NE 68875
(308) 245-3201
Scotia, NE 68875
(308) 245-3201
Grades: 9-12
| 27 students
204 Blaine Avenue, Po Box 307
Scotia, NE 68875
(308) 245-3201
Scotia, NE 68875
(308) 245-3201
Grades: 5-8
| 27 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Greeley County, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Greeley County, NE include Riverside Elementary - Spalding, Riverside Middle School and Central Valley Elementary - Scotia.
How many public schools are located in Greeley County?
5 public schools are located in Greeley County.
What percentage of students in Greeley County go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Greeley County are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Greeley County?
Greeley County public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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