For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 357 students in Elm Creek, NE.
The top ranked public schools in Elm Creek, NE are Elm Creek Elementary School and Elm Creek High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elm Creek, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Elm Creek have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Elm Creek, NE (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elm Creek Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
230 East Calkins Avenue
Elm Creek, NE 68836
(308) 856-4300
Elm Creek, NE 68836
(308) 856-4300
Gr: PK-6 | 202 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Elm Creek High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
230 East Calkins Avenue
Elm Creek, NE 68836
(308) 856-4300
Elm Creek, NE 68836
(308) 856-4300
Gr: 7-12 | 155 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Elm Creek, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
74204 L Road
Elm Creek, NE 68836
(308) 995-4771
Elm Creek, NE 68836
(308) 995-4771
Gr: PK-6 | 19 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Elm Creek, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Elm Creek, NE include Elm Creek Elementary School and Elm Creek High School.
How many public schools are located in Elm Creek?
2 public schools are located in Elm Creek.
What is the racial composition of students in Elm Creek?
Elm Creek public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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