Best Schools in Ames, NE
Ames, NE has 12 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 5,356 students. On average they score 56% on state proficiency tests against a projected 49%, so schools in Ames don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Ames, NE
The top high schools in Ames, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Bend Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Bend Central Public Schs • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 226 Students
2. Logan View Jr/sr High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Logan View Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 274 Students
3. Fremont Senior High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fremont Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1633 Students
4. Cedar Bluffs Secondary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cedar Bluffs Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 171 Students
Best Middle Schools in Ames, NE
The top middle schools in Ames, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Bend Central Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Bend Central Public Schs • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 89 Students
2. Fremont Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fremont Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 744 Students
3. Johnson Crossing Academic Center (5-6)
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fremont Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 658 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Ames, NE
The top elementary schools in Ames, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Bend Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Bend Central Public Schs • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 271 Students
2. Logan View Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Logan View Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 316 Students
3. Cedar Bluffs Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cedar Bluffs Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 298 Students
4. Milliken Park Elementary Sch
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fremont Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 291 Students
5. Washington Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fremont Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 385 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Ames, NE
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Ames, NE has a total population of 521 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Ames, 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 Ames, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.01 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.86 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.15 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ames, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Ames, 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 Ames, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Ames, NE
How many schools are in Ames, NE?
Ames, NE has 12 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 5,356 students in total.
How do schools in Ames perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Ames score 56% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 49%, so on average schools in Ames don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Ames?
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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