For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 231 students in Newman Grove, NE.
The top ranked public schools in Newman Grove, NE are Newman Grove Elementary School and Newman Grove High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newman Grove, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 81% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Newman Grove have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Newman Grove, NE (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Newman Grove Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
703 Hale Ave
Newman Grove, NE 68758
(402) 447-6051
Newman Grove, NE 68758
(402) 447-6051
Grades: PK-6
| 158 students
Rank: #22.
Newman Grove High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 S 8th St
Newman Grove, NE 68758
(402) 447-6294
Newman Grove, NE 68758
(402) 447-6294
Grades: 7-12
| 73 students
Newman Grove, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
83120 Hwy 45 Box 102
Newman Grove, NE 68758
(402) 447-2208
Newman Grove, NE 68758
(402) 447-2208
Grades: PK-8
| 10 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Newman Grove, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Newman Grove, NE include Newman Grove Elementary School and Newman Grove High School.
How many public schools are located in Newman Grove?
2 public schools are located in Newman Grove.
What is the racial composition of students in Newman Grove?
Newman Grove public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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