Best Schools in Colon, NE
Colon, NE has 15 public schools (6 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 5,874 students. On average they score 61% on state proficiency tests against a projected 53%, so schools in Colon don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Colon, NE
The top high schools in Colon, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mead High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mead Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 125 Students
2. High School At Brainard
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Butler Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 129 Students
3. Oakland Craig Junior-senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oakland Craig Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 193 Students
4. Wahoo High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wahoo Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 345 Students
5. Fremont Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fremont Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1633 Students
6. 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 Colon, NE
The top middle schools in Colon, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wahoo Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wahoo Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 235 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 Colon, NE
The top elementary schools in Colon, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Oakland Craig Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oakland Craig Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 223 Students
2. Wahoo Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wahoo Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 456 Students
3. Mead Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mead Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 158 Students
4. Cedar Bluffs Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cedar Bluffs Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 298 Students
5. Elementary School At Brainard
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Butler Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 121 Students
6. Washington Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fremont Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 385 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Colon, NE
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Colon, NE has a total population of 567 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Colon, 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 Colon, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.00 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.13 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.87 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Colon, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Colon, 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 Colon, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Colon, NE
How many schools are in Colon, NE?
Colon, NE has 15 public schools: 6 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 5,874 students in total.
How do schools in Colon perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in Colon score 61% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 53%, so on average schools in Colon don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Colon?
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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- Projected: 54%
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