For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 4,541 students in Norfolk, NE (there are 5 private schools, serving 1,098 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in Norfolk, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Norfolk, NE are Bel Air Elementary School, Washington Elementary School and Westside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Norfolk, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Norfolk have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Norfolk, NE (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bel Air Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1101 N 18th St
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2539
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2539
Gr: PK-4 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1205 S 2nd St
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2557
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2557
Gr: PK-4 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Westside Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1703 Philip Ave
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2561
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2561
Gr: PK-4 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
310 S 3rd St
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2550
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2550
Gr: PK-4 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
Woodland Park Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
611 Meadow Ln
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2565
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2565
Gr: PK-4 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #66.
Norfolk Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1221 N 1st St
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2569
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2569
Gr: 5-6 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #77.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
406 Cottonwood St
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2546
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2546
Gr: PK-4 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #88.
Norfolk Jr High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
510 Pasewalk Ave
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2516
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2516
Gr: 7-8 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #99.
Norfolk Senior High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 Riverside Blvd
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2529
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2529
Gr: 9-12 | 1,359 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1010.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1106 Philip Ave
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2544
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2544
Gr: PK-4 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: n/an/a
Alternatives For Success School
Alternative School
601 W Cedar Ave
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 379-7565
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 379-7565
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Eastern Learning Center
Special Education School
300 W Eisenhower Ave
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 371-3454
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 371-3454
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
2500 W Norfolk Ave
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 644-2500
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 644-2500
Gr: PK | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Norfolk, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
55056 845th Rd
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-7757
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-7757
Gr: PK-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Early Childhood Center (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
308 South Sixth St
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2583
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2583
Gr: PK
Envisions Level Iii School Prg (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
407 West Norfolk Avenue
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-1147
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-1147
Norfolk Learning Center (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
600 Spruce
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2549
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2549
Gr: PK-5
1001 South Victory Rd
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2556
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2556
Gr: PK-3
600 North 12th St
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2553
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2553
Gr: PK-5
4207 S First St Box 33 A
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-2695
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-2695
Gr: PK-8 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
4207 S First St
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 371-2695
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 371-2695
Gr: PK-8 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
305 N 37th St
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-9075
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-9075
Gr: PK-8 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
55403 837th Rd
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-1518
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-1518
Gr: PK-8 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
300 Eisenhower Box 1569
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 371-3928
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 371-3928
Gr: PK-8 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
300 Eisenhower
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 371-3928
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 371-3928
Gr: PK-8 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Norfolk, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Norfolk, NE include Bel Air Elementary School, Washington Elementary School and Westside Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Norfolk?
13 public schools are located in Norfolk.
What percentage of students in Norfolk go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in Norfolk are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Norfolk?
Norfolk public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Norfolk are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Norfolk include: Lincoln Elementary School vs. Bel Air Elementary School, Bel Air Elementary School vs. Lincoln Elementary School, Bel Air Elementary School vs. Westside Elementary School
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