For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 651 students in Holdrege, NE.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Holdrege, NE are Holdrege Middle School and Holdrege Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Holdrege, NE public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Holdrege have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Holdrege, NE (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Holdrege Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 14th Ave
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-5421
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-5421
Grades: 5-8
| 298 students
Rank: #22.
Holdrege Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Broadway St
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-4339
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-4339
Grades: PK-4
| 353 students
Holdrege, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1015 Sherman, Po Box 2002
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-4269
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-4269
Grades: PK-3
| 142 students
11419 736 Road
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-4710
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-4710
Grades: PK-8
| 14 students
Pre School Hdcp Child Program (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
412 W 14th Ave Box 858
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-6292
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-6292
Grades: PK-12
| 69 students
1421 13th St, Po Box 2002
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-6179
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-6179
Grades: PK-4
| 86 students
115 8th Ave, Po Box 2002
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-4339
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-4339
Grades: PK-4
| 144 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Holdrege, NE?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Holdrege, NE include Holdrege Middle School and Holdrege Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Holdrege?
2 public elementary schools are located in Holdrege.
What is the racial composition of students in Holdrege?
Holdrege public elementary schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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