For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,362 students in 68845, NE (there are 1 private school, serving 81 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 68845, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 68845, NE are Park Elementary School, Windy Hills Elementary School and Buffalo Hills Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 68845 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 48% statewide average). Schools in 68845, NE have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best 68845, NE Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
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: #1 - 21. - 2.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
West Kearney High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2802 30th Ave
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 338-2011
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 338-2011
Grades: 7-12
| 35 students
Rank: #88.
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: #99.
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: 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
What are the top ranked public schools in 68845, NE?
The top ranked public schools in 68845, NE include Park Elementary School, Windy Hills Elementary School and Buffalo Hills Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 68845, NE?
11 public schools are located in 68845, NE.
What percentage of students in 68845, NE go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 68845, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 68845, NE?
68845, NE public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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