Top 5 Best Grand Island Public Middle Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,782 students in Grand Island, NE.
The top ranked public middle schools in Grand Island, NE are Cedar Hollow School, Westridge Middle School and 1r Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grand Island, NE public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Nebraska public middle school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Grand Island have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public middle school average of 32% (majority Hispanic).

Best Grand Island, NE Public Middle Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cedar Hollow School
Math: 56% | Reading: 58%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4900 S Engleman Rd
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-6306
Grades: PK-8
| 371 students
Rank: #22.
Westridge Middle School
Math: 61% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4111 W 13th St
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5886
Grades: 6-8
| 559 students
Rank: #33.
1r Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3301 W One-r Road
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-6352
Grades: PK-8
| 191 students
Rank: #44.
Barr Middle School
Math: 32% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
602 W Stolley Park Rd
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5875
Grades: 6-8
| 789 students
Rank: #55.
Walnut Middle School
Math: 30% | Reading: 27%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 N Custer Ave
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5990
Grades: 6-8
| 872 students
Rank: n/an/a
Success Academy
Alternative School
1912 N Lafayette Ave
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5885
Grades: 6-12
| 0 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Grand Island, Nebraska

Grand Island, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1600 North Custer Ave
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5723
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
123 S Webb Rd
Grand Island, NE 68802
(308) 385-5900
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
3230 Wildwood Dr
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 381-4444
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2203 E Swift Rd
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 395-9109
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Grand Island, NE?
The top ranked public middle schools in Grand Island, NE include Cedar Hollow School, Westridge Middle School and 1r Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Grand Island, NE?
6 public middle schools are located in Grand Island, NE.
What is the racial composition of students in Grand Island, NE?
Grand Island, NE public middle schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public middle schools average of 32% (majority Hispanic).

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