For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,174 students in Kearney, NE. The top ranked public middle schools in Kearney, NE are Horizon Middle School and Sunrise Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kearney, NE public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Nebraska public middle school average of 61%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Kearney have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public middle school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Kearney, NE (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Horizon Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
915 W 35th St
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 698-8120
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 698-8120
Gr: 6-8 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
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%
Rank: n/an/a
Hanny Arram Center
Alternative School
3907 6th Avenue
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 698-6900
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 698-6900
Gr: 5-12
Kearney, 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 Kearney, NE?
The top ranked public middle schools in Kearney, NE include Horizon Middle School and Sunrise Middle School. Kearney has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Nebraska.
How many public middle schools are located in Kearney?
3 public middle schools are located in Kearney.
What is the racial composition of students in Kearney?
Kearney public middle schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public middle schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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