Best Schools in Grand Island, NE
Grand Island, NE has a total of 43 schools including 12 high schools, 9 middle schools and 22 elementary schools. A total of 14,848 students attend Grand Island, NE schools. On average, schools in Grand Island score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Grand Island exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Grand Island, NE
Grand Island, NE has 12 high schools with 4,649 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Grand Island score 47% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Grand Island exceed expectations.
1. Wood River Rural High School
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Wood River Rural Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 154 Students
2. Aurora High School
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Aurora Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 374 Students
3. Doniphan-trumbull Secondary
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Doniphan-trumbull Public Schs • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 210 Students
4. Northwest High School
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Northwest Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 703 Students
5. Central City High School
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Central City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 232 Students
6. Grand Island Senior High School
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Grand Island Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2650 Students
Best Middle Schools in Grand Island, NE
Grand Island, NE has 9 middle schools with 3,528 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Grand Island score 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Grand Island meet expectations.
1. Westridge Middle School
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Grand Island Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 599 Students
2. Aurora Middle School
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Aurora Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 269 Students
3. Central City Middle School
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Central City Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 228 Students
4. Wood River Rural Middle School
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Wood River Rural Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 126 Students
5. Barr Middle School
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Grand Island Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 718 Students
6. Walnut Middle School
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Grand Island Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 853 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Grand Island, NE
Grand Island, NE has 22 elementary schools with 6,671 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Grand Island score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Grand Island exceed expectations.
1. Aurora Elementary School
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Aurora Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 513 Students
2. Cedar Hollow School
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Northwest Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 378 Students
3. Engleman Elementary School
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Grand Island Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 481 Students
4. Stolley Park Elem School
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Grand Island Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 250 Students
5. Doniphan-trumbull Elementary
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Doniphan-trumbull Public Schs • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 240 Students
6. Shoemaker Elementary School
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Grand Island Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 433 Students
7. Wood River Elementary School
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Wood River Rural Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 230 Students
8. 1r Elementary
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Northwest Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 190 Students
9. Central City Elementary School
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Central City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 307 Students
10. St Libory Elementary School
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Northwest Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 167 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Grand Island, NE
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Grand Island, NE has a total population of 55,844 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Grand Island, 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 Grand Island, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.88 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.53 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.34 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Grand Island, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Grand Island, 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 Grand Island, NE Internet Health Assessment.
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