For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,265 students in Blair, NE (there are 2 private schools, serving 166 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Blair, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Blair, NE are Blair North Elementary School, Blair South Elementary School and Deerfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Blair, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Blair 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 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Blair, NE (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Blair North Elementary School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1326 Park St
Blair, NE 68008
(402) 426-3835
Blair, NE 68008
(402) 426-3835
Grades: PK-2
| 154 students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Blair South Elementary School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1616 Butler St
Blair, NE 68008
(402) 426-2229
Blair, NE 68008
(402) 426-2229
Grades: PK-2
| 137 students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Deerfield Elementary School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1100 Deerfield Blv
Blair, NE 68008
(402) 426-5123
Blair, NE 68008
(402) 426-5123
Grades: PK-2
| 303 students
Rank: #44.
Blair Arbor Park Intermediate School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1717 Adams St
Blair, NE 68008
(402) 426-2735
Blair, NE 68008
(402) 426-2735
Grades: 3-5
| 472 students
Rank: #55.
Gerald Otte Blair Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
555 Jackson St
Blair, NE 68008
(402) 426-3678
Blair, NE 68008
(402) 426-3678
Grades: 6-8
| 493 students
Rank: #66.
Blair High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
440 N 10th St
Blair, NE 68008
(402) 426-4941
Blair, NE 68008
(402) 426-4941
Grades: 9-12
| 706 students
Blair, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2232 Washington, Po Box 288
Blair, NE 68008
(402) 426-3135
Blair, NE 68008
(402) 426-3135
Grades: PK-3
| 81 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Blair, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Blair, NE include Blair North Elementary School, Blair South Elementary School and Deerfield Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Blair, NE?
6 public schools are located in Blair, NE.
What percentage of students in Blair, NE go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Blair, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Blair, NE?
Blair, NE public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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