For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 428 students in Atkinson, NE (there are 1 private school, serving 78 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Atkinson, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in Atkinson, NE are Atkinson Elementary School and West Holt High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Atkinson, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Atkinson have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 Atkinson, NE (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Atkinson Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1000 N Main
Atkinson, NE 68713
(402) 925-5483
Atkinson, NE 68713
(402) 925-5483
Gr: PK-6 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
West Holt High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 N Main
Atkinson, NE 68713
(402) 925-2890
Atkinson, NE 68713
(402) 925-2890
Gr: 7-12 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
1000 N Main Street
Atkinson, NE 68713
(402) 925-2848
Atkinson, NE 68713
(402) 925-2848
Gr: PK | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Atkinson, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
86604 468th Ave
Atkinson, NE 68713
(402) 925-2421
Atkinson, NE 68713
(402) 925-2421
Gr: PK-8 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
47696 883rd Road
Atkinson, NE 68713
(402) 925-2236
Atkinson, NE 68713
(402) 925-2236
Gr: PK-8 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 14%
89098 484 Ave
Atkinson, NE 68713
(402) 925-2312
Atkinson, NE 68713
(402) 925-2312
Gr: PK-8 | 3 students
48304 879 Road
Atkinson, NE 68713
(402) 925-2437
Atkinson, NE 68713
(402) 925-2437
Gr: PK-8 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
North Main Box 457
Atkinson, NE 68713
(402) 925-2890
Atkinson, NE 68713
(402) 925-2890
Gr: 9-12 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Atkinson, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in Atkinson, NE include Atkinson Elementary School and West Holt High School.
How many public schools are located in Atkinson?
3 public schools are located in Atkinson.
What percentage of students in Atkinson go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Atkinson are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Atkinson?
Atkinson 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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