Top Rankings
Kearney Public Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 6,177 students in Kearney Public Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Kearney Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
15 Schools
1,084 Schools
# Students
6,177 Students
327,576 Students
# Teachers
375 Teachers
24,241 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Kearney Public Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 245 school districts in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#74 out of 246 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
48%
Graduation Rate
90%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.35
0.55
# American Indian Students
29 Students
4,360 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
57 Students
9,615 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
904 Students
67,064 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
21%
# Black Students
140 Students
21,528 Students
% Black Students
2%
7%
# White Students
4,895 Students
210,051 Students
% White Students
79%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
24 Students
529 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
128 Students
14,429 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
493
19,011
# Students in K Grade:
529
23,400
# Students in 1st Grade:
466
22,974
# Students in 2nd Grade:
482
23,231
# Students in 3rd Grade:
450
22,946
# Students in 4th Grade:
453
23,093
# Students in 5th Grade:
434
22,974
# Students in 6th Grade:
409
23,704
# Students in 7th Grade:
417
24,278
# Students in 8th Grade:
409
24,345
# Students in 9th Grade:
417
23,686
# Students in 10th Grade:
416
24,328
# Students in 11th Grade:
374
24,010
# Students in 12th Grade:
428
25,596
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,783 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,508. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,609 is less than the state median of $16,823. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$79 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$72 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,783
$15,508
Spending / Student
$11,609
$16,823
Best Kearney Public Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Meadowlark Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1010 E 53rd St
Kearney, NE 68847
(308) 698-8210
Kearney, NE 68847
(308) 698-8210
Grades: PK-5
| 393 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Park Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3000 7th Ave
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 698-8280
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 698-8280
Grades: PK-5
| 281 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Windy Hills Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4211 20th Ave
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 698-8220
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 698-8220
Grades: PK-5
| 256 students
Rank: #44.
Buffalo Hills Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6110 11th Avenue
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 698-8290
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 698-8290
Grades: PK-5
| 312 students
Rank: #55.
Horizon Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
915 W 35th St
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 698-8120
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 698-8120
Grades: 6-8
| 638 students
Rank: #66.
Glenwood Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8105 9th Ave
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 698-8240
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 698-8240
Grades: PK-5
| 136 students
Rank: #77.
Sunrise Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4611 Ave N
Kearney, NE 68847
(308) 698-8150
Kearney, NE 68847
(308) 698-8150
Grades: 6-8
| 597 students
Rank: #88.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 W 24th St
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 698-8040
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 698-8040
Grades: PK-5
| 269 students
Rank: #99.
Kearney High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2702 West 11th Street
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 698-8060
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 698-8060
Grades: 9-12
| 1,635 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Kenwood Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
915 16th Ave
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 698-8200
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 698-8200
Grades: PK-5
| 394 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Northeast Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
910 E 34th St
Kearney, NE 68847
(308) 698-8230
Kearney, NE 68847
(308) 698-8230
Grades: PK-5
| 373 students
Rank: #1212.
Emerson Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2705 Ave E
Kearney, NE 68847
(308) 698-8270
Kearney, NE 68847
(308) 698-8270
Grades: PK-5
| 240 students
Rank: #1313.
Bryant Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1611 Ave C
Kearney, NE 68847
(308) 698-8190
Kearney, NE 68847
(308) 698-8190
Grades: PK-5
| 247 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hanny Arram Center
Alternative School
3907 6th Avenue
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 698-8111
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 698-8111
Grades: 6-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
1511 5th Avenue
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 698-8033
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 698-8033
Grades: PK
| 406 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Kearney Public Schools School District?
Kearney Public Schools School District manages 15 public schools serving 6,177 students.
What is the rank of Kearney Public Schools School District?
Kearney Public Schools School District is ranked #67 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Nebraska school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Kearney Public Schools School District?
79% of Kearney Public Schools School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kearney Public Schools School District?
Kearney Public Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Kearney Public Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,609 is less than the state median of $16,823. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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