For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 2,308 students in Saline County, NE.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Saline County, NE are Tri County Elementary School, Crete Elementary School and Friend Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saline County, NE public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Saline County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public elementary school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Saline County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tri County Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
72520 Hwy 103
De Witt, NE 68341
(402) 683-4035
De Witt, NE 68341
(402) 683-4035
Grades: PK-6
| 238 students
Rank: #22.
Crete Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 90% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
309 E 11th St
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-5822
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-5822
Grades: PK-2
| 450 students
Rank: #33.
Friend Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 Main St
Friend, NE 68359
(402) 947-2781
Friend, NE 68359
(402) 947-2781
Grades: PK-6
| 147 students
Rank: #44.
Crete Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1700 Glenwood Ave
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-5833
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-5833
Grades: 3-5
| 415 students
Rank: #55.
Dorchester Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
506 W 9th
Dorchester, NE 68343
(402) 946-2781
Dorchester, NE 68343
(402) 946-2781
Grades: PK-6
| 144 students
Rank: #66.
Crete Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1500 E 15th St
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-5844
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-5844
Grades: 6-8
| 477 students
Rank: #77.
Elementary School At Wilber
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
900 South Franklin Street
Wilber, NE 68465
(402) 821-2141
Wilber, NE 68465
(402) 821-2141
Grades: PK-5
| 294 students
Rank: #88.
Wilber-clatonia Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
900 South Franklin St
Wilber, NE 68465
(402) 821-2058
Wilber, NE 68465
(402) 821-2058
Grades: 6-8
| 143 students
Saline County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
506 W 9th
Dorchester, NE 68343
(402) 946-2781
Dorchester, NE 68343
(402) 946-2781
Grades: PK
| 30 students
251 County Road 2300
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-5558
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-5558
Grades: PK-8
| 13 students
204 E Spruce Box 488
Western, NE 68464
(402) 433-2761
Western, NE 68464
(402) 433-2761
Grades: PK-8
| 18 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Saline County, NE?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Saline County, NE include Tri County Elementary School, Crete Elementary School and Friend Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Saline County?
8 public elementary schools are located in Saline County.
What is the racial composition of students in Saline County?
Saline County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Saline County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Saline County include: Tri County Elementary School vs. Crete Elementary School, Friend Elementary School vs. Tri County Elementary School, Tri County Elementary School vs. Friend Elementary School
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