For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 556 students in Minden, NE.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Minden, NE are Minden East Elementary School and C L Jones Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minden, NE public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Minden have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Minden, NE (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Minden East Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
123 N Minden Ave
Minden, NE 68959
(308) 832-2460
Minden, NE 68959
(308) 832-2460
Grades: PK-3
| 232 students
Rank: #22.
C L Jones Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
520 W 3rd
Minden, NE 68959
(308) 832-2338
Minden, NE 68959
(308) 832-2338
Grades: 4-8
| 324 students
Minden, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
427 N Park St
Minden, NE 68959
(308) 832-1666
Minden, NE 68959
(308) 832-1666
Grades: PK
| 37 students
Minden Public School Success Center (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
325 North Yates, Po Box 301
Minden, NE 68959
(308) 832-2254
Minden, NE 68959
(308) 832-2254
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
240 E 21st Culdesac
Minden, NE 68959
(308) 832-1546
Minden, NE 68959
(308) 832-1546
Grades: 9-12
| 8 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Minden, NE?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Minden, NE include Minden East Elementary School and C L Jones Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Minden?
2 public elementary schools are located in Minden.
What is the racial composition of students in Minden?
Minden public elementary schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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