For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 956 students in Phelps County, NE.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Phelps County, NE are Holdrege Elementary School, Bertrand Elementary School and Loomis Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Phelps County, NE public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Phelps County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Phelps County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Holdrege Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1700 Broadway St
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-4339
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-4339
Grades: PK-4
| 343 students
Rank: #22.
Bertrand Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
503 School St
Bertrand, NE 68927
(308) 472-3427
Bertrand, NE 68927
(308) 472-3427
Grades: PK-6
| 130 students
Rank: #33.
Loomis Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 Bryan St
Loomis, NE 68958
(308) 876-2111
Loomis, NE 68958
(308) 876-2111
Grades: PK-6
| 158 students
Rank: #44.
Holdrege Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 14th Ave
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-5421
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-5421
Grades: 5-8
| 325 students
Phelps County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1015 Sherman, Po Box 2002
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-4269
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-4269
Grades: PK-3
| 142 students
301 Main St Box 8
Funk, NE 68940
(308) 263-2691
Funk, NE 68940
(308) 263-2691
Grades: PK-8
| 34 students
11419 736 Road
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-4710
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-4710
Grades: PK-8
| 14 students
Pre School Hdcp Child Program (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
412 W 14th Ave Box 858
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-6292
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-6292
Grades: PK-12
| 69 students
1421 13th St, Po Box 2002
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-6179
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-6179
Grades: PK-4
| 86 students
115 8th Ave, Po Box 2002
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-4339
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-4339
Grades: PK-4
| 144 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Phelps County, NE?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Phelps County, NE include Holdrege Elementary School, Bertrand Elementary School and Loomis Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Phelps County, NE?
4 public elementary schools are located in Phelps County, NE.
What is the racial composition of students in Phelps County, NE?
Phelps County, NE public elementary schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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