For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 3,686 students in 68801, NE (there are 2 private schools, serving 179 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 68801, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 68801, NE are Stolley Park Elementary School, Knickrehm Elementary School and Seedling Mile Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 68801 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 68801, NE have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best 68801, NE Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stolley Park Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1700 W Stolley Park Rd
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5913
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5913
Grades: PK-5
| 307 students
Rank: #22.
Knickrehm Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2013 N Oak St
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5927
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5927
Grades: PK-5
| 212 students
Rank: #33.
Seedling Mile Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3208 E Seeding Mile Rd
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5910
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5910
Grades: PK-5
| 96 students
Rank: #44.
Starr Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1800 S Adams Street
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5882
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5882
Grades: PK-5
| 420 students
Rank: #55.
Barr Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
602 W Stolley Park Rd
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5875
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5875
Grades: 6-8
| 789 students
Rank: #66.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
805 Beal St
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5924
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5924
Grades: PK-5
| 315 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Dodge Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
641 S Oak St
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5889
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5889
Grades: PK-5
| 400 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1314 W 7th Street
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5922
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5922
Grades: PK-5
| 330 students
Rank: #99.
Wasmer Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
318 S Clark St
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5920
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5920
Grades: PK-5
| 350 students
Rank: #1010.
Howard Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
502 W 9th St
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5916
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5916
Grades: PK-5
| 440 students
Rank: n/an/a
Career Pathways Institute
Alternative School
1215 Adams Street
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5601
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5601
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
750 Lockwood Road
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 384-2042
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 384-2042
Grades: PK
| 27 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wyandotte Learning Center
Alternative School
315 Wyandotte St
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5922
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5922
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
68801, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Grand Island Intervention And Assessment Shelter (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
3230 Wildwood Dr
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 381-4444
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 381-4444
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2203 E Swift Rd
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 395-9109
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 395-9109
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 68801, NE?
The top ranked public schools in 68801, NE include Stolley Park Elementary School, Knickrehm Elementary School and Seedling Mile Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 68801, NE?
13 public schools are located in 68801, NE.
What percentage of students in 68801, NE go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 68801, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 68801, NE?
68801, NE public schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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