For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 728 students in West Point, NE (there are 3 private schools, serving 445 private students). 62% of all K-12 students in West Point, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in West Point, NE are West Point Elementary School, West Point - Beemer Middle School and West Point-beemer High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Point, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in West Point have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in West Point, NE (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Point Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1200 East Washington
West Point, NE 68788
(402) 372-5507
West Point, NE 68788
(402) 372-5507
Grades: PK-4
| 294 students
Rank: #22.
West Point - Beemer Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1200 E Washington
West Point, NE 68788
(402) 372-5546
West Point, NE 68788
(402) 372-5546
Grades: 5-8
| 187 students
Rank: #33.
West Point-beemer High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1200 E Washington
West Point, NE 68788
(402) 372-5546
West Point, NE 68788
(402) 372-5546
Grades: 9-12
| 247 students
West Point, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
815 3rd St
West Point, NE 68788
(402) 528-3232
West Point, NE 68788
(402) 528-3232
Grades: PK-4
| 25 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in West Point, NE?
The top ranked public schools in West Point, NE include West Point Elementary School, West Point - Beemer Middle School and West Point-beemer High School.
How many public schools are located in West Point?
3 public schools are located in West Point.
What percentage of students in West Point go to public school?
62% of all K-12 students in West Point are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in West Point?
West Point public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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