Best Schools in Surprise, NE
Surprise, NE has 15 public schools (5 high, 4 middle, 6 elementary) serving 3,446 students. On average they score 68% on state proficiency tests against a projected 57%, so schools in Surprise meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Surprise, NE
The top high schools in Surprise, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cross County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cross County Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 123 Students
2. Seward High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seward Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 501 Students
3. David City Secondary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
David City Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 308 Students
4. Shelby - Rising City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby - Rising City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 110 Students
5. Centennial Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Centennial Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 148 Students
Best Middle Schools in Surprise, NE
The top middle schools in Surprise, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Seward Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seward Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 422 Students
2. Centennial Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Centennial Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 100 Students
3. Cross County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cross County Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 75 Students
4. Shelby - Rising City Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby - Rising City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 89 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Surprise, NE
The top elementary schools in Surprise, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Seward Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seward Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 573 Students
2. Centennial Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Centennial Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 248 Students
3. Cross County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cross County Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 169 Students
4. David City Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
David City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 277 Students
5. Bellwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
David City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 91 Students
6. Shelby - Rising City Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby - Rising City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 212 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Surprise, NE
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Surprise, NE has a total population of 189 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Surprise, 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 Surprise, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.25 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.39 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.87 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Surprise, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Surprise, 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 Surprise, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Surprise, NE
How many schools are in Surprise, NE?
Surprise, NE has 15 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 3,446 students in total.
How do schools in Surprise perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in Surprise score 68% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 57%, so on average schools in Surprise meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Surprise?
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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- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations