For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 3,254 students in Bennington, NE. The top ranked public elementary schools in Bennington, NE are Pine Creek Elementary School, Bennington Elementary School and Anchor Pointe Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bennington, NE public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 81% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Bennington have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Bennington, NE (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pine Creek Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7801 N Hws Cleveland Blvd
Bennington, NE 68007
(402) 238-2372
Bennington, NE 68007
(402) 238-2372
Gr: PK-5 | 545 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Bennington Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11620 N 156th St
Bennington, NE 68007
(402) 238-2690
Bennington, NE 68007
(402) 238-2690
Gr: PK-5 | 380 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Anchor Pointe Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
17007 North Hws Cleveland Blvd
Bennington, NE 68007
(402) 238-2166
Bennington, NE 68007
(402) 238-2166
Gr: PK-5 | 491 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Bennington Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11201 North 168 St
Bennington, NE 68007
(402) 238-3082
Bennington, NE 68007
(402) 238-3082
Gr: 6-8 | 426 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9950 Rosewater Parkway
Bennington, NE 68007
(402) 238-2095
Bennington, NE 68007
(402) 238-2095
Gr: PK-5 | 456 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
9809 North 171st Street
Bennington, NE 68007
(402) 238-3079
Bennington, NE 68007
(402) 238-3079
Gr: 6-8 | 588 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
9303 North 171st Street
Bennington, NE 68007
(402) 238-2941
Bennington, NE 68007
(402) 238-2941
Gr: PK-5 | 368 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Bennington, NE?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Bennington, NE include Pine Creek Elementary School, Bennington Elementary School and Anchor Pointe Elementary School. Bennington has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Nebraska.
How many public elementary schools are located in Bennington?
7 public elementary schools are located in Bennington.
What is the racial composition of students in Bennington?
Bennington public elementary schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Bennington are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Bennington include: Heritage Elementary School vs. Pine Creek Elementary School, Pine Creek Elementary School vs. Heritage Elementary School, Bennington Elementary School vs. Heritage Elementary School
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