For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 198 students in Blue Springs, NE.
The top-ranked public school in Blue Springs, NE is Southern Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Blue Springs, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Blue Springs have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Blue Springs, NE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southern Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
315 W 2nd St
Blue Springs, NE 68318
(402) 645-3359
Blue Springs, NE 68318
(402) 645-3359
Gr: PK-6 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Blue Springs, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in Blue Springs, NE include Southern Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Blue Springs?
2 public schools are located in Blue Springs.
What is the racial composition of students in Blue Springs?
Blue Springs public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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