Best Schools in 68861, NE
68861, NE has 5 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary) serving 2,881 students. On average they score 70% on state proficiency tests against a projected 58%, so schools in 68861 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 68861, NE
The top high schools in 68861, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Elm Creek High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elm Creek Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 149 Students
2. Kearney High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kearney Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1629 Students
Best Middle Schools in 68861, NE
The top middle schools in 68861, 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
Best Elementary Schools in 68861, NE
The top elementary schools in 68861, 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. Elm Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elm Creek Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 225 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 68861, NE
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
68861, NE has a total population of 133 with 33% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 42% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 68861, 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 68861, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
5.91 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.12 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
3.79 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 68861, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 68861, 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 68861, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 68861, NE
How many schools are in 68861, NE?
68861, NE has 5 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 2,881 students in total.
How do schools in 68861 perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in 68861 score 70% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 58%, so on average schools in 68861 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 68861?
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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