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Best Schools in 68803, NE
68803, NE has 21 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 11 elementary) serving 9,974 students. On average they score 61% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in 68803 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 68803, NE
The top high schools in 68803, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wood River Rural High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wood River Rural Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 154 Students
2. Northwest High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northwest Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 703 Students
3. Grand Island Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grand Island Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2650 Students
Best Middle Schools in 68803, NE
The top middle schools in 68803, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wood River Rural Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wood River Rural Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 126 Students
2. Westridge Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grand Island Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 599 Students
3. Walnut Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grand Island Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 853 Students
4. Barr Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grand Island Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 718 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 68803, NE
The top elementary schools in 68803, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cedar Hollow School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northwest Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 378 Students
2. 1r Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northwest Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 190 Students
3. Engleman Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grand Island Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 481 Students
4. Wood River Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wood River Rural Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 230 Students
5. Stolley Park Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grand Island Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 250 Students
6. Newell Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grand Island Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 348 Students
7. Knickrehm Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grand Island Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 223 Students
8. Shoemaker Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grand Island Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 433 Students
9. Gates Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grand Island Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 301 Students
10. West Lawn Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grand Island Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 314 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 68803, NE
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
68803, NE has a total population of 26,588 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 68803, 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 68803, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.49 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.28 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.21 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 68803, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 68803, 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 68803, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 68803, NE
How many schools are in 68803, NE?
68803, NE has 21 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 9,974 students in total.
How do schools in 68803 perform on state tests?
On average, 21 schools in 68803 score 61% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in 68803 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 68803?
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: 59%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations