Top 10 Best Washington County Public Schools (2023)
For the 2023 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,674 students in Washington County, NE (there are 2 private schools, serving 188 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Washington County, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Washington County, NE are Arlington Elementary School, Fort Calhoun Junior Senior High School and Fort Calhoun Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington County, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 48% statewide average). Schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Best Washington County Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arlington Elementary School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
705 N 9th
Arlington, NE 68002
(402) 478-4121
Arlington, NE 68002
(402) 478-4121
Grades: PK-6
| 363 students
Rank: #22.
Fort Calhoun Junior Senior High School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5876 County Road P43
Fort Calhoun, NE 68023
(402) 468-5591
Fort Calhoun, NE 68023
(402) 468-5591
Grades: 7-12
| 358 students
Rank: #33.
Fort Calhoun Elementary School
Math: 57% | Reading: 58%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1120 Monroe St
Fort Calhoun, NE 68023
(402) 468-5714
Fort Calhoun, NE 68023
(402) 468-5714
Grades: PK-6
| 407 students
Rank: #44.
Gerald Otte Blair Middle School
Math: 62% | Reading: 55%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
555 Jackson St
Blair, NE 68008
(402) 426-3678
Blair, NE 68008
(402) 426-3678
Grades: 6-8
| 523 students
Rank: #55.
Arlington High School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
705 N 9th
Arlington, NE 68002
(402) 478-4171
Arlington, NE 68002
(402) 478-4171
Grades: 7-12
| 326 students
Rank: #66.
Blair Arbor Park Intermediate School
Math: 52% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1717 Adams St
Blair, NE 68008
(402) 426-2735
Blair, NE 68008
(402) 426-2735
Grades: 3-5
| 483 students
Rank: #77.
Blair High School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
440 N 10th St
Blair, NE 68008
(402) 426-4941
Blair, NE 68008
(402) 426-4941
Grades: 9-12
| 672 students
Rank: n/an/a
1326 Park St
Blair, NE 68008
(402) 426-3835
Blair, NE 68008
(402) 426-3835
Grades: PK-2
| 130 students
Rank: n/an/a
1616 Butler St
Blair, NE 68008
(402) 426-2229
Blair, NE 68008
(402) 426-2229
Grades: PK-2
| 134 students
Rank: n/an/a
1100 Deerfield Blv
Blair, NE 68008
(402) 426-5123
Blair, NE 68008
(402) 426-5123
Grades: PK-2
| 278 students
Washington County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2232 Washington, Po Box 288
Blair, NE 68008
(402) 426-3135
Blair, NE 68008
(402) 426-3135
Grades: PK-3
| 81 students
20051 County Road 25, Po Box 2
Herman, NE 68029
(402) 456-7404
Herman, NE 68029
(402) 456-7404
Grades: PK-6
| 52 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Washington County, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Washington County, NE are Arlington Elementary School, Fort Calhoun Junior Senior High School and Fort Calhoun Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Washington County, NE?
10 public schools are located in Washington County, NE.
What percentage of students in Washington County, NE go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Washington County, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County, NE?
Washington County, NE minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
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