Best High Schools in Waterloo, NE

Waterloo, NE has 6 high schools with 6,056 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 Waterloo score 62% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 61% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Waterloo meet expectations.

1. Elkhorn South High School

A+

SchoolGrade

84%

Actual Test Scores

78%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Elkhorn Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1428 Students

2. Elkhorn High School

A

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Elkhorn Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 741 Students

3. Gretna High School

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

4. Yutan High School

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Yutan Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 225 Students

5. Fremont Senior High School

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Fremont Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1633 Students

6. Douglas Co West High School

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Douglas Co West Community Schs • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 300 Students

Best Middle Schools in Waterloo, NE

Waterloo, NE has 5 middle schools with 2,837 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 Waterloo score 55% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 55% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Waterloo meet expectations.

1. Elkhorn Valley View Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

79%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Elkhorn Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 604 Students

2. Elkhorn Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Elkhorn Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 607 Students

3. Gretna Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

4. Douglas Co West Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Douglas Co West Community Schs • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 240 Students

5. Johnson Crossing Academic Center (5-6)

D+

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Fremont Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 658 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Waterloo, NE

Waterloo, NE has 6 elementary schools with 2,433 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 Waterloo score 59% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 62% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Waterloo don't meet expectations.

1. Skyline Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

79%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Elkhorn Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 389 Students

2. Whitetail Creek Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

71%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Gretna Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 538 Students

3. Westridge Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Elkhorn Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 364 Students

4. Yutan Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Yutan Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 281 Students

5. Douglas Co West Elementary Sch

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Douglas Co West Community Schs • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 513 Students

6. Howard Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Fremont Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 348 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Waterloo, NE

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

Community Factors

Waterloo, NE has a total population of 3,055 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 44% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Waterloo, NE

11,326

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

98%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

44%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Waterloo, NE.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B+

10.47 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A

1.49 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

8.99 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Waterloo, NE.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,816 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

76 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Best Schools in Cities Near Waterloo, NE

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King Lake, NE

  • Actual Test Scores: 57%
  • Projected Test Scores: 58%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Elkhorn, NE

  • Actual Test Scores: 70%
  • Projected Test Scores: 67%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Venice, NE

  • Actual Test Scores: 55%
  • Projected Test Scores: 59%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Valley, NE

  • Actual Test Scores: 55%
  • Projected Test Scores: 55%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Yutan, NE

  • Actual Test Scores: 53%
  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Gretna, NE

  • Actual Test Scores: 62%
  • Projected Test Scores: 62%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Boys Town, NE

  • Actual Test Scores: 48%
  • Projected Test Scores: 46%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Bennington, NE

  • Actual Test Scores: 59%
  • Projected Test Scores: 55%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Wann, NE

  • Actual Test Scores: 58%
  • Projected Test Scores: 59%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Chalco, NE

  • Actual Test Scores: 47%
  • Projected Test Scores: 47%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations