For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 334 students in Arapahoe, NE.
The top-ranked public schools in Arapahoe, NE are Arapahoe Elementary School and Arapahoe High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arapahoe, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Arapahoe have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Arapahoe, NE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arapahoe Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
610 Walnut
Arapahoe, NE 68922
(308) 962-5459
Arapahoe, NE 68922
(308) 962-5459
Gr: PK-6 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Arapahoe High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
610 Walnut
Arapahoe, NE 68922
(308) 962-5458
Arapahoe, NE 68922
(308) 962-5458
Gr: 7-12 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Arapahoe, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in Arapahoe, NE include Arapahoe Elementary School and Arapahoe High School.
How many public schools are located in Arapahoe?
2 public schools are located in Arapahoe.
What is the racial composition of students in Arapahoe?
Arapahoe public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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