For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,337 students in 68845, NE (there are 1 private school, serving 81 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 68845, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 68845, NE are Windy Hills Elementary School, Park Elementary School and Buffalo Hills Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 68845 have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 68845, NE have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best 68845, NE Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Windy Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4211 20th Ave
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 698-8220
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 698-8220
Grades: PK-5
| 259 students
Rank: #22.
Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3000 7th Ave
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 698-8280
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 698-8280
Grades: PK-5
| 282 students
Rank: #33.
Buffalo Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6110 11th Avenue
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 698-8290
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 698-8290
Grades: PK-5
| 316 students
Rank: #44.
Glenwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8105 9th Ave
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 698-8240
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 698-8240
Grades: PK-5
| 131 students
Rank: #55.
Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 W 24th St
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 698-8040
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 698-8040
Grades: PK-5
| 254 students
Rank: #66.
Kenwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
915 16th Ave
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 698-8200
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 698-8200
Grades: PK-5
| 381 students
Rank: #77.
Horizon Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
915 W 35th St
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 698-8120
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 698-8120
Grades: 6-8
| 619 students
Rank: #88.
Kearney High School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2702 West 11th Street
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 698-8060
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 698-8060
Grades: 9-12
| 1,629 students
Rank: #99.
West Kearney High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2802 30th Ave
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 338-2011
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 338-2011
Grades: 8-12
| 50 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hanny Arram Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
3907 6th Avenue
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 698-6900
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 698-6900
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Kearney Education Center
Magnet School
1511 5th Avenue
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 698-8033
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 698-8033
Grades: PK
| 416 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 68845, NE?
The top ranked public schools in 68845, NE include Windy Hills Elementary School, Park Elementary School and Buffalo Hills Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 68845?
11 public schools are located in 68845.
What percentage of students in 68845 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 68845 are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 68845?
68845 public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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