For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 239 students in Ainsworth, NE.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Ainsworth, NE are Ainsworth Elementary School and Ainsworth Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ainsworth, NE public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Ainsworth have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Ainsworth, NE (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ainsworth Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
520 E 2nd St
Ainsworth, NE 69210
(402) 387-2083
Ainsworth, NE 69210
(402) 387-2083
Grades: PK-4
| 127 students
Rank: #22.
Ainsworth Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
520 E 2nd St
Ainsworth, NE 69210
(402) 387-2082
Ainsworth, NE 69210
(402) 387-2082
Grades: 5-8
| 112 students
Ainsworth, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Rr 2 Box 158
Ainsworth, NE 69210
(402) 387-1668
Ainsworth, NE 69210
(402) 387-1668
Grades: PK-8
| 16 students
Po Box 65
Ainsworth, NE 69210
(402) 387-2459
Ainsworth, NE 69210
(402) 387-2459
Grades: K-8
| 1 students
Rr 2 Box 241 A
Ainsworth, NE 69210
(402) 387-1679
Ainsworth, NE 69210
(402) 387-1679
Grades: PK-8
| 9 students
520 E 2nd St Po Box 65
Ainsworth, NE 69210
(402) 722-4418
Ainsworth, NE 69210
(402) 722-4418
Grades: PK-6
| 14 students
Hc 65 Box 105
Ainsworth, NE 69210
(402) 387-1529
Ainsworth, NE 69210
(402) 387-1529
Grades: PK-8
| 9 students
Rr 1 Box 120
Ainsworth, NE 69210
(402) 387-2190
Ainsworth, NE 69210
(402) 387-2190
Grades: PK-8
| 8 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Ainsworth, NE?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Ainsworth, NE include Ainsworth Elementary School and Ainsworth Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Ainsworth?
2 public elementary schools are located in Ainsworth.
What is the racial composition of students in Ainsworth?
Ainsworth public elementary schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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