For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 584 students in Battle Creek, NE (there are 1 private school, serving 148 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in Battle Creek, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in Battle Creek, NE are Battle Creek Elementary School and Battle Creek High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Battle Creek, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Battle Creek have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Battle Creek, NE (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Battle Creek Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
305 S 4th
Battle Creek, NE 68715
(402) 675-8085
Battle Creek, NE 68715
(402) 675-8085
Gr: PK-6 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Battle Creek High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
605 West Martin St
Battle Creek, NE 68715
(402) 675-3705
Battle Creek, NE 68715
(402) 675-3705
Gr: 7-12 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Battle Creek, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in Battle Creek, NE include Battle Creek Elementary School and Battle Creek High School.
How many public schools are located in Battle Creek?
2 public schools are located in Battle Creek.
What percentage of students in Battle Creek go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in Battle Creek are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Battle Creek?
Battle Creek public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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