Best Schools in 68845, NE
68845, NE has 17 public schools (5 high, 2 middle, 9 elementary) serving 5,986 students. On average they score 73% on state proficiency tests against a projected 57%, so schools in 68845 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 68845, NE
The top high schools in 68845, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Amherst High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Amherst Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 170 Students
2. Pleasanton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pleasanton Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 128 Students
3. Elm Creek High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elm Creek Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 149 Students
4. Kearney High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kearney Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1629 Students
5. West Kearney High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Kearney High School • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 50 Students
Best Middle Schools in 68845, NE
The top middle schools in 68845, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Horizon Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kearney Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 619 Students
2. Sunrise Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kearney Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 577 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 68845, NE
The top elementary schools in 68845, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Windy Hills Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kearney Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 259 Students
2. Amherst Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Amherst Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 224 Students
3. Buffalo Hills Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kearney Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 316 Students
4. Park Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kearney Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 282 Students
5. Glenwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kearney Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 131 Students
6. Kenwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kearney Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 381 Students
7. Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kearney Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 254 Students
8. Elm Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elm Creek Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 225 Students
9. Pleasanton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pleasanton Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 176 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 68845, NE
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
68845, NE has a total population of 19,228 with 32% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 39% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 68845, 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 68845, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.44 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.20 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.24 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 68845, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 68845, 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 68845, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 68845, NE
How many schools are in 68845, NE?
68845, NE has 17 public schools: 5 high schools, 2 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 5,986 students in total.
How do schools in 68845 perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in 68845 score 73% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 57%, so on average schools in 68845 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 68845?
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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