Best Schools in Odessa, NE
Odessa, NE has 18 public schools (7 high, 2 middle, 9 elementary) serving 5,829 students. On average they score 71% on state proficiency tests against a projected 58%, so schools in Odessa exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Odessa, NE
The top high schools in Odessa, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Loomis Secondary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Loomis Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 118 Students
2. Amherst High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Amherst Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 170 Students
3. Axtell High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Axtell Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 135 Students
4. Elm Creek High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elm Creek Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 149 Students
5. Holdrege High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Holdrege Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 303 Students
6. Overton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Overton Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 113 Students
7. Kearney High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kearney Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1629 Students
Best Middle Schools in Odessa, NE
The top middle schools in Odessa, 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
2. Holdrege Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Holdrege Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 306 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Odessa, NE
The top elementary schools in Odessa, 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. Amherst Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Amherst Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 224 Students
3. Buffalo Hills Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kearney Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 316 Students
4. Loomis Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Loomis Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 160 Students
5. Kenwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kearney Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 381 Students
6. Axtell Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Axtell Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 200 Students
7. Overton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Overton Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 164 Students
8. Elm Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elm Creek Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 225 Students
9. Holdrege Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Holdrege Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 358 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Odessa, NE
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Odessa, NE has a total population of 684 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 39% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Odessa, 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 Odessa, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.65 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.41 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.24 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Odessa, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Odessa, 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 Odessa, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Odessa, NE
How many schools are in Odessa, NE?
Odessa, NE has 18 public schools: 7 high schools, 2 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 5,829 students in total.
How do schools in Odessa perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in Odessa score 71% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 58%, so on average schools in Odessa exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Odessa?
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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