For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 3,920 students in 68803, NE.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 68803, NE are Cedar Hollow School, 1r Elementary School and Engleman Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 68803 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in 68803, NE have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best 68803, NE Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cedar Hollow School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4900 S Engleman Rd
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-6306
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-6306
Grades: PK-8
| 377 students
Rank: #22.
1r Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3301 W One-r Road
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-6352
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-6352
Grades: PK-8
| 196 students
Rank: #33.
Engleman Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1812 Mansfield Rd
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5902
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5902
Grades: PK-5
| 481 students
Rank: #44.
Westridge Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4111 W 13th St
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5886
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5886
Grades: 6-8
| 624 students
Rank: #55.
Newell Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2700 W 13th St
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5905
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5905
Grades: PK-5
| 378 students
Rank: #66.
Shoemaker Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4160 W Old Potash Hwy
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5936
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5936
Grades: PK-5
| 444 students
Rank: #77.
Gates Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2700 W Louise St
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5892
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5892
Grades: PK-5
| 303 students
Rank: #88.
Walnut Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1600 N Custer Ave
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5990
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5990
Grades: 6-8
| 789 students
Rank: #99.
West Lawn Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3022 College St
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5930
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5930
Grades: PK-5
| 328 students
Rank: n/an/a
Success Academy
Alternative School
1912 N Lafayette Ave
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5885
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5885
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
68803, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1600 North Custer Ave
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5723
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5723
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 68803, NE?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 68803, NE include Cedar Hollow School, 1r Elementary School and Engleman Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 68803?
10 public elementary schools are located in 68803.
What is the racial composition of students in 68803?
68803 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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