For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 2,022 students in Holt County, NE (there are 4 private schools, serving 461 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in Holt County, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in Holt County, NE are Atkinson Elementary School, Chambers High School and West Holt High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Holt County, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Holt County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Holt County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Atkinson Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1000 N Main
Atkinson, NE 68713
(402) 925-5483
Atkinson, NE 68713
(402) 925-5483
Gr: PK-6 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Chambers High School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 South A St
Chambers, NE 68725
(402) 482-5233
Chambers, NE 68725
(402) 482-5233
Gr: 7-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
West Holt High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 N Main
Atkinson, NE 68713
(402) 925-2890
Atkinson, NE 68713
(402) 925-2890
Gr: 7-12 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Summerland Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
51293 857th Rd
Ewing, NE 68735
(402) 626-7534
Ewing, NE 68735
(402) 626-7534
Gr: PK-6 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Stuart Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
404 E 2nd
Stuart, NE 68780
(402) 924-3302
Stuart, NE 68780
(402) 924-3302
Gr: PK-6 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #66.
Chambers Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 South A St
Chambers, NE 68725
(402) 482-5233
Chambers, NE 68725
(402) 482-5233
Gr: PK-6 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #77.
O'neill High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
540 E Hynes
Oneill, NE 68763
(402) 336-1544
Oneill, NE 68763
(402) 336-1544
Gr: 7-12 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #88.
Stuart High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
404 E 2nd
Stuart, NE 68780
(402) 924-3302
Stuart, NE 68780
(402) 924-3302
Gr: 7-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #99.
O'neill Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1700 N 4th Street
Oneill, NE 68763
(402) 336-1400
Oneill, NE 68763
(402) 336-1400
Gr: PK-6 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1010.
Summerland High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
51293 857th Rd
Ewing, NE 68735
(402) 626-7534
Ewing, NE 68735
(402) 626-7534
Gr: 7-12 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
1000 N Main Street
Atkinson, NE 68713
(402) 925-2848
Atkinson, NE 68713
(402) 925-2848
Gr: PK | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Holt County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
85606 Ivy Ave Po Box 404
Amelia, NE 68711
(402) 482-5474
Amelia, NE 68711
(402) 482-5474
Gr: K-8 | 6 students
86604 468th Ave
Atkinson, NE 68713
(402) 925-2421
Atkinson, NE 68713
(402) 925-2421
Gr: PK-8 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
49100 878th Road
Oneill, NE 68763
(402) 336-2757
Oneill, NE 68763
(402) 336-2757
Gr: PK-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
47696 883rd Road
Atkinson, NE 68713
(402) 925-2236
Atkinson, NE 68713
(402) 925-2236
Gr: PK-8 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 14%
89448 471st Ave
Stuart, NE 68780
(402) 924-3860
Stuart, NE 68780
(402) 924-3860
Gr: K-8 | 4 students
401 S First Box 68
Emmet, NE 68734
(402) 336-1428
Emmet, NE 68734
(402) 336-1428
Gr: PK-8 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
250 Maple St Box 48
Inman, NE 68742
(402) 394-5454
Inman, NE 68742
(402) 394-5454
Gr: PK-8 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
202 S 10th Street
Oneill, NE 68763
(402) 336-4298
Oneill, NE 68763
(402) 336-4298
Gr: PK | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
O'neill Alternative School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
409 East Adams
Oneill, NE 68763
(402) 340-3457
Oneill, NE 68763
(402) 340-3457
Gr: 11-12
49996 879th Road
Oneill, NE 68763
(402) 336-2358
Oneill, NE 68763
(402) 336-2358
Gr: PK-8 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
401 S 4th St Box 196
Page, NE 68766
(402) 338-5301
Page, NE 68766
(402) 338-5301
Gr: PK-8 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
89098 484 Ave
Atkinson, NE 68713
(402) 925-2312
Atkinson, NE 68713
(402) 925-2312
Gr: PK-8 | 3 students
48304 879 Road
Atkinson, NE 68713
(402) 925-2437
Atkinson, NE 68713
(402) 925-2437
Gr: PK-8 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
88201 507th Ave
Oneill, NE 68763
(402) 336-2218
Oneill, NE 68763
(402) 336-2218
Gr: PK-8 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
4322 N Cedar
Ewing, NE 68735
(402) 626-7235
Ewing, NE 68735
(402) 626-7235
Gr: PK-6 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
416 N Spruce
Ewing, NE 68735
(402) 626-7235
Ewing, NE 68735
(402) 626-7235
Gr: 7-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
North Main Box 457
Atkinson, NE 68713
(402) 925-2890
Atkinson, NE 68713
(402) 925-2890
Gr: 9-12 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Western Learning Center (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
520 E Clay
Oneill, NE 68763
(402) 336-3707
Oneill, NE 68763
(402) 336-3707
Gr: PK-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Holt County, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in Holt County, NE include Atkinson Elementary School, Chambers High School and West Holt High School.
How many public schools are located in Holt County?
11 public schools are located in Holt County.
What percentage of students in Holt County go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in Holt County are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Holt County?
Holt County public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Holt County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Holt County include: Stuart Elementary School vs. O'neill Elementary School, West Holt High School vs. O'neill High School, O'neill High School vs. West Holt High School
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