For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 47 students in Nelson, NE.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Nelson, NE is Lawrence - Nelson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nelson, NE public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Nelson have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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 Nelson, NE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lawrence - Nelson Middle School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
850 S Nevada
Nelson, NE 68961
(402) 225-3371
Nelson, NE 68961
(402) 225-3371
Gr: 6-8 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Nelson, NE?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Nelson, NE include Lawrence - Nelson Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Nelson?
1 public elementary schools are located in Nelson.
What is the racial composition of students in Nelson?
Nelson public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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