For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 543 students in 68847, NE.
The top-ranked public middle school in 68847, NE is Sunrise Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 68847 have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Nebraska public middle school average of 61%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 68847, NE have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public middle school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best 68847, NE Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sunrise Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4611 Ave N
Kearney, NE 68847
(308) 698-8150
Kearney, NE 68847
(308) 698-8150
Gr: 6-8 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
68847, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
7700 E 78th St
Kearney, NE 68847
(308) 237-5664
Kearney, NE 68847
(308) 237-5664
Gr: PK-8 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Kearney Student Services (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
910 East 34th St
Kearney, NE 68847
(308) 698-8233
Kearney, NE 68847
(308) 698-8233
Gr: PK
29050 145th Road
Kearney, NE 68847
(308) 234-1618
Kearney, NE 68847
(308) 234-1618
Gr: PK-6 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
2430 Cherry Ave
Kearney, NE 68847
(308) 234-9486
Kearney, NE 68847
(308) 234-9486
Gr: PK-5 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 68847, NE?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 68847, NE include Sunrise Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 68847?
1 public middle schools are located in 68847.
What is the racial composition of students in 68847?
68847 public middle schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public middle schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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