For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,329 students in Thurston County, NE.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Thurston County, NE are Pender Elementary School, Winnebago Elementary School and Walthill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Thurston County, NE public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Thurston County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Nebraska public elementary school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Thurston County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pender Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
609 Whitney St
Pender, NE 68047
(402) 385-3244
Pender, NE 68047
(402) 385-3244
Grades: PK-6
| 261 students
Rank: #22.
Winnebago Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
202 Osborne St
Winnebago, NE 68071
(402) 878-2224
Winnebago, NE 68071
(402) 878-2224
Grades: PK-8
| 429 students
Rank: #33.
Walthill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
602 Main St
Walthill, NE 68067
(402) 846-5432
Walthill, NE 68067
(402) 846-5432
Grades: PK-6
| 158 students
Rank: #44.
Umo N Ho N Nation Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
470 Main St
Macy, NE 68039
(402) 837-5260
Macy, NE 68039
(402) 837-5260
Grades: PK-5
| 368 students
Rank: #55.
Umo N Ho N Nation Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
470 Main St
Macy, NE 68039
(402) 837-5622
Macy, NE 68039
(402) 837-5622
Grades: 6-8
| 113 students
Thurston County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1442 V Road
Pender, NE 68047
(402) 385-2592
Pender, NE 68047
(402) 385-2592
Grades: PK-8
| 9 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Thurston County, NE?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Thurston County, NE include Pender Elementary School, Winnebago Elementary School and Walthill Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Thurston County?
5 public elementary schools are located in Thurston County.
What is the racial composition of students in Thurston County?
Thurston County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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