For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 709 students in Arlington, NE (there are 1 private school, serving 86 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Arlington, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Arlington, NE are Arlington Elementary School and Arlington High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arlington, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Arlington have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Arlington, NE (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arlington Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
705 N 9th
Arlington, NE 68002
(402) 478-4121
Arlington, NE 68002
(402) 478-4121
Gr: PK-6 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Arlington High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
705 N 9th
Arlington, NE 68002
(402) 478-4171
Arlington, NE 68002
(402) 478-4171
Gr: 7-12 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Arlington, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Arlington, NE include Arlington Elementary School and Arlington High School.
How many public schools are located in Arlington?
2 public schools are located in Arlington.
What percentage of students in Arlington go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Arlington are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Arlington?
Arlington public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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