Best Schools in Waterloo, NE
Waterloo, NE has 23 public schools (6 high, 9 middle, 8 elementary) serving 17,495 students. On average they score 72% on state proficiency tests against a projected 66%, so schools in Waterloo don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Waterloo, NE
The top high schools in Waterloo, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Elkhorn South High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elkhorn Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1428 Students
2. Elkhorn High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elkhorn Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 741 Students
3. Yutan High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yutan Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 225 Students
4. Millard West High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Millard Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2309 Students
5. Gretna High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gretna Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1729 Students
6. Fremont Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fremont Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1633 Students
Best Middle Schools in Waterloo, NE
The top middle schools in Waterloo, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Elkhorn Valley View Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elkhorn Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 604 Students
2. Elkhorn Ridge Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elkhorn Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 545 Students
3. Elkhorn Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elkhorn Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 607 Students
4. Aspen Creek Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gretna Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 777 Students
5. Beadle Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Millard Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1012 Students
6. Gretna Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gretna Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 728 Students
7. Douglas Co West Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Douglas Co West Community Schs • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 240 Students
8. Fremont Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fremont Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 744 Students
9. Johnson Crossing Academic Center (5-6)
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fremont Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 658 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Waterloo, NE
The top elementary schools in Waterloo, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Blue Sage Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elkhorn Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 562 Students
2. Skyline Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elkhorn Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 389 Students
3. Yutan Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yutan Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 281 Students
4. Reeder Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Millard Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 542 Students
5. Westridge Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elkhorn Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 364 Students
6. Douglas Co West Elementary Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Douglas Co West Community Schs • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 513 Students
7. Falling Waters Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gretna Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 516 Students
8. Howard Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
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 Waterloo, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.47 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.49 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Waterloo, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Waterloo, NE
How many schools are in Waterloo, NE?
Waterloo, NE has 23 public schools: 6 high schools, 9 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 17,495 students in total.
How do schools in Waterloo perform on state tests?
On average, 23 schools in Waterloo score 72% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 66%, so on average schools in Waterloo don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Waterloo?
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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