Best High Schools in South Bend, NE

High schools
5
Students
2,772
Avg actual
61%
Avg projected
63%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top high schools in South Bend, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Elmwood-murdock Jr/sr High Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Elmwood-murdock Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 168 Students

2. Platteview Senior High School

B-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Springfield Platteview Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 388 Students

3. Louisville High School

C

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

75%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Louisville Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 188 Students

4. Gretna High School

C

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Gretna Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1729 Students

5. Ashland-greenwood High School

D+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Ashland-greenwood Public Schs • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 299 Students

Best Middle Schools in South Bend, NE

Middle schools
4
Students
1,262
Avg actual
77%
Avg projected
71%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top middle schools in South Bend, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Ashland-greenwood Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Ashland-greenwood Public Schs • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 238 Students

2. Gretna Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

75%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Gretna Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 728 Students

3. Louisville Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

76%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Louisville Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 115 Students

4. Platteview Central Jr High School

B

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

76%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Springfield Platteview Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 181 Students

Best Elementary Schools in South Bend, NE

Elementary schools
6
Students
2,534
Avg actual
76%
Avg projected
64%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in South Bend, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Elmwood-murdock Elem School

A

SchoolGrade

81%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Elmwood-murdock Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 330 Students

2. Ashland-greenwood Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

79%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Ashland-greenwood Public Schs • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 562 Students

3. Gretna Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Gretna Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 463 Students

4. Harvest Hills Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

71%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Gretna Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 417 Students

5. Louisville Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Louisville Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 399 Students

6. Springfield Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Springfield Platteview Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 363 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in South Bend, NE

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

South Bend, NE has a total population of 777 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 49% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in South Bend, NE

6,568

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

98%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

49%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood South Bend, NE.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A-

9.81 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

3.10 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A

6.70 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in South Bend, NE.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for South Bend, NE.

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

649 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

67 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit South Bend, NE Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in South Bend, NE

How many schools are in South Bend, NE?

South Bend, NE has 15 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 6,568 students in total.

How do schools in South Bend perform on state tests?

On average, 15 schools in South Bend score 71% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 66%, so on average schools in South Bend don't meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in South Bend?

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.

Best Schools in Cities Near South Bend, NE

Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.

Louisville, NE

  • Actual: 62%
  • Projected: 62%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Murdock, NE

  • Actual: 72%
  • Projected: 64%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Ashland, NE

  • Actual: 72%
  • Projected: 60%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Manley, NE

  • Actual: 69%
  • Projected: 62%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Springfield, NE

  • Actual: 69%
  • Projected: 67%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Cedar Creek, NE

  • Actual: 65%
  • Projected: 65%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
St. Columbans, NE

  • Actual: 67%
  • Projected: 64%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Gretna, NE

  • Actual: 73%
  • Projected: 68%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Wann, NE

  • Actual: 72%
  • Projected: 63%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Greenwood, NE

  • Actual: 73%
  • Projected: 55%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations