For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 111 students in Big Springs, NE.
The top ranked public elementary school in Big Springs, NE is So Platte Elementary At Big Springs. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Big Springs, NE public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Big Springs have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Big Springs, NE (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
So Platte Elementary At Big Springs
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
610 Plum St
Big Springs, NE 69122
(308) 889-3674
Big Springs, NE 69122
(308) 889-3674
Gr: PK-6 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Big Springs, NE?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Big Springs, NE include So Platte Elementary At Big Springs.
How many public elementary schools are located in Big Springs?
1 public elementary schools are located in Big Springs.
What is the racial composition of students in Big Springs?
Big Springs public elementary schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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