For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 2,227 students in Norfolk, NE.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Norfolk, NE are Bel Air Elementary School, Westside Elementary School and Woodland Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Norfolk, NE public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Norfolk have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public elementary school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Norfolk, NE (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bel Air Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1101 N 18th St
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2539
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2539
Grades: PK-4
| 339 students
Rank: #22.
Westside Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1703 Philip Ave
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2561
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2561
Grades: PK-4
| 210 students
Rank: #33.
Woodland Park Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
611 Meadow Ln
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2565
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2565
Grades: PK-4
| 185 students
Rank: #44.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1205 S 2nd St
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2557
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2557
Grades: PK-4
| 220 students
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | 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
Grades: PK-4
| 184 students
Rank: #66.
Norfolk Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1221 N 1st St
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2569
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2569
Grades: 5-6
| 653 students
Rank: #77.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
406 Cottonwood St
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2546
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2546
Grades: PK-4
| 221 students
Rank: #88.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1106 Philip Ave
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2544
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2544
Grades: PK-4
| 215 students
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
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Norfolk, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
55056 845th Rd
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-7757
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-7757
Grades: PK-8
| 5 students
Early Childhood Center (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
308 South Sixth St
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2583
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2583
Grades: PK
| n/a students
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Norfolk Learning Center (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
600 Spruce
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2549
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2549
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
1001 South Victory Rd
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2556
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2556
Grades: PK-3
| n/a students
600 North 12th St
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2553
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2553
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
4207 S First St Box 33 A
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-2695
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-2695
Grades: PK-8
| 60 students
305 N 37th St
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-9075
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-9075
Grades: PK-8
| 74 students
55403 837th Rd
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-1518
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-1518
Grades: PK-8
| 26 students
300 Eisenhower Box 1569
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 371-3928
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 371-3928
Grades: PK-8
| 42 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Norfolk, NE?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Norfolk, NE include Bel Air Elementary School, Westside Elementary School and Woodland Park Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Norfolk, NE?
9 public elementary schools are located in Norfolk, NE.
What is the racial composition of students in Norfolk, NE?
Norfolk, NE public elementary schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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