For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 537 students in Minden, NE.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Minden, NE are Minden East Elementary School and C L Jones Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minden, NE public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Minden have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Minden, NE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Minden East Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
123 N Minden Ave
Minden, NE 68959
(308) 832-2460
Minden, NE 68959
(308) 832-2460
Gr: PK-3 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
C L Jones Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
520 W 3rd
Minden, NE 68959
(308) 832-2338
Minden, NE 68959
(308) 832-2338
Gr: 4-8 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Minden, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Minden Public School Success Center (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
325 North Yates, Po Box 301
Minden, NE 68959
(308) 832-2254
Minden, NE 68959
(308) 832-2254
240 E 21st Culdesac
Minden, NE 68959
(308) 832-1546
Minden, NE 68959
(308) 832-1546
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Minden, NE?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Minden, NE include Minden East Elementary School and C L Jones Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Minden?
2 public elementary schools are located in Minden.
What is the racial composition of students in Minden?
Minden public elementary schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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