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Best Schools in 68801, NE
68801, NE has 31 public schools (6 high, 4 middle, 20 elementary) serving 12,136 students. On average they score 59% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in 68801 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 68801, NE
The top high schools in 68801, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Palmer Junior-senior High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Palmer Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 114 Students
2. Doniphan-trumbull Secondary
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Projected Test Scores
Doniphan-trumbull Public Schs • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 210 Students
3. Northwest High School
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Projected Test Scores
Northwest Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 703 Students
4. Central City High School
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Projected Test Scores
Central City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 232 Students
5. Aurora High School
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Projected Test Scores
Aurora Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 374 Students
6. Grand Island Senior High School
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Projected Test Scores
Grand Island Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2650 Students
Best Middle Schools in 68801, NE
The top middle schools in 68801, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central City Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central City Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 228 Students
2. Aurora Middle School
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Aurora Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 269 Students
3. Walnut Middle School
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Grand Island Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 853 Students
4. Barr Middle School
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Grand Island Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 718 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 68801, NE
The top elementary schools in 68801, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cedar Hollow School
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Projected Test Scores
Northwest Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 378 Students
2. 1r Elementary
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Northwest Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 190 Students
3. Aurora Elementary School
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Aurora Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 513 Students
4. Central City Elementary School
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Central City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 307 Students
5. St Libory Elementary School
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Northwest Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 167 Students
6. Doniphan-trumbull Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Doniphan-trumbull Public Schs • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 240 Students
7. Stolley Park Elem School
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Grand Island Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 250 Students
8. Knickrehm Elementary School
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Grand Island Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 223 Students
9. Palmer Elementary School
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Palmer Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 208 Students
10. Seedling Mile Elem School
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Grand Island Public Schools • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 112 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 68801, NE
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
68801, NE has a total population of 30,321 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 79%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 68801, NE
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 68801, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.49 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.78 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.71 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 68801, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 68801, NE.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 68801, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 68801, NE
How many schools are in 68801, NE?
68801, NE has 31 public schools: 6 high schools, 4 middle schools and 20 elementary schools, serving 12,136 students in total.
How do schools in 68801 perform on state tests?
On average, 31 schools in 68801 score 59% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in 68801 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 68801?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations