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Best Schools in Elkhorn, NE
Elkhorn, NE has 31 public schools (6 high, 9 middle, 16 elementary) serving 20,622 students. On average they score 80% on state proficiency tests against a projected 72%, so schools in Elkhorn don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Elkhorn, NE
The top high schools in Elkhorn, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Elkhorn South High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elkhorn Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1428 Students
2. Elkhorn North High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elkhorn Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 946 Students
3. Elkhorn High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elkhorn Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 741 Students
4. Arlington High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arlington Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 346 Students
5. Millard West High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Millard Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2309 Students
6. Gretna High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gretna Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1729 Students
Best Middle Schools in Elkhorn, NE
The top middle schools in Elkhorn, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Elkhorn Valley View Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elkhorn Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 604 Students
2. Elkhorn Ridge Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Elkhorn Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 545 Students
3. Elkhorn Grandview Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Elkhorn Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 518 Students
4. Elkhorn North Ridge Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Elkhorn Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 313 Students
5. Elkhorn Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elkhorn Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 607 Students
6. Aspen Creek Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gretna Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 777 Students
7. Beadle Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Millard Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1012 Students
8. Gretna Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gretna Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 728 Students
9. Douglas Co West Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Douglas Co West Community Schs • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 240 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Elkhorn, NE
The top elementary schools in Elkhorn, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Spring Ridge Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elkhorn Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 502 Students
2. Blue Sage Elementary
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Elkhorn Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 562 Students
3. Skyline Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Elkhorn Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 389 Students
4. Manchester Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Elkhorn Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 510 Students
5. Fire Ridge Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Elkhorn Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 509 Students
6. West Dodge Station Elementary
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Elkhorn Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 491 Students
7. Arbor View Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Elkhorn Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 489 Students
8. Reeder Elementary School
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Millard Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 542 Students
9. Woodbrook Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Elkhorn Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 496 Students
10. Sagewood Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elkhorn Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 479 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Elkhorn, NE
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Elkhorn, NE has a total population of 31,219 with 33% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 99%, and 65% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Elkhorn, 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 Elkhorn, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.13 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.41 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.71 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Elkhorn, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Elkhorn, 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 Elkhorn, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Elkhorn, NE
How many schools are in Elkhorn, NE?
Elkhorn, NE has 31 public schools: 6 high schools, 9 middle schools and 16 elementary schools, serving 20,622 students in total.
How do schools in Elkhorn perform on state tests?
On average, 31 schools in Elkhorn score 80% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 72%, so on average schools in Elkhorn don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Elkhorn?
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: 66%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 68%
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- Projected: 55%
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- Projected: 68%
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- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 64%
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- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 62%
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- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 68%
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- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Elkhorn
11 of 11 schools in Elkhorn carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 11
All 11 public schools we grade in Elkhorn. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (2)
Elementary and primary schools (8)
- Arbor View Elementary School
- Blue Sage Elementary
- Fire Ridge Elementary School
- Hillrise Elementary School
- Skyline Elementary School
- West Dodge Station Elementary
- Westridge Elementary School
- Woodbrook Elementary School
Private schools (2)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.