For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 189 students in Atkinson, NE.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Atkinson, NE is Atkinson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Atkinson, NE public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Atkinson have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary 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%
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 elementary schools in Atkinson, NE?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Atkinson, NE include Atkinson Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Atkinson?
1 public elementary schools are located in Atkinson.
What is the racial composition of students in Atkinson?
Atkinson public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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