For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 3,730 students in 68801, NE.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 68801, NE are Stolley Park Elementary School, Barr Middle School and Knickrehm Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 68801 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in 68801, NE have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best 68801, NE Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stolley Park Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 279 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Barr Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
602 W Stolley Park Rd
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5875
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5875
Gr: 6-8 | 663 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #33.
Knickrehm Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2013 N Oak St
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5927
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5927
Gr: PK-5 | 251 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #44.
Seedling Mile Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3208 E Seeding Mile Rd
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5910
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5910
Gr: PK-5 | 123 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Starr Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 451 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Wasmer Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 340 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #77.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 371 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #88.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 343 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #99.
Dodge Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 446 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1010.
Howard Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 463 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
68801, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Grand Island Intervention And Assessment Shelter (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3230 Wildwood Dr
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 381-4444
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 381-4444
2203 E Swift Rd
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 395-9109
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 395-9109
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Wyandotte Learning Center (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
315 Wyandotte St
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5922
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5922
Gr: 11-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 68801, NE?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 68801, NE include Stolley Park Elementary School, Barr Middle School and Knickrehm Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 68801?
10 public elementary schools are located in 68801.
What is the racial composition of students in 68801?
68801 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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