Best Saline County Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 2,319 students in Saline County, NE.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Saline County, NE are Tri County Elementary School, Friend Elementary School and Crete Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saline County, NE public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Saline County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Saline County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tri County Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
72520 Hwy 103
De Witt, NE 68341
(402) 683-4035
Gr: PK-6 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Friend Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
501 Main St
Friend, NE 68359
(402) 947-2781
Gr: PK-6 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Crete Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 90% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
309 E 11th St
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-5822
Gr: PK-2 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #44.
Crete Intermediate School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1700 Glenwood Ave
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-5833
Gr: 3-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #55.
Dorchester Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
506 W 9th
Dorchester, NE 68343
(402) 946-2781
Gr: PK-6 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #66.
Crete Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 E 15th St
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-5844
Gr: 6-8 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #77.
Elementary School At Wilber
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
900 South Franklin Street
Wilber, NE 68465
(402) 821-2141
Gr: PK-5 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #88.
Wilber-clatonia Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
900 South Franklin St
Wilber, NE 68465
(402) 821-2058
Gr: 6-8 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Saline County, NE

Saline County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 281
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-5368
Gr: PK-8 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
506 W 9th
Dorchester, NE 68343
(402) 946-2781
Gr: PK | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
251 County Road 2300
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-5558
Gr: PK-8 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
204 E Spruce Box 488
Western, NE 68464
(402) 433-2761
Gr: PK-8 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Saline County, NE?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Saline County, NE include Tri County Elementary School, Friend Elementary School and Crete Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Saline County?
8 public elementary schools are located in Saline County.
What is the racial composition of students in Saline County?
Saline County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Saline County are often viewed compared to one another?

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