For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 480 students in Webster County, NE.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Webster County, NE are Blue Hill Elementary School, Silver Lake Elementary Sch-bladen and Red Cloud Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Webster County, NE public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Webster County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Webster County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Blue Hill Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
606 S Sycamore
Blue Hill, NE 68930
(402) 756-2085
Blue Hill, NE 68930
(402) 756-2085
Gr: PK-6 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Silver Lake Elementary Sch-bladen
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 Webster
Bladen, NE 68928
(402) 756-1311
Bladen, NE 68928
(402) 756-1311
Gr: PK-6 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Red Cloud Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
334 N Cherry
Red Cloud, NE 68970
(402) 746-3413
Red Cloud, NE 68970
(402) 746-3413
Gr: PK-6 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Webster County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
128 University St Box 128
Guide Rock, NE 68942
(402) 257-3105
Guide Rock, NE 68942
(402) 257-3105
Gr: K-6 | 18 students Minority enrollment: 11%
606 S Sycamore
Blue Hill, NE 68930
(402) 756-2315
Blue Hill, NE 68930
(402) 756-2315
Gr: PK
334 North Cherry St
Red Cloud, NE 68970
(402) 746-2301
Red Cloud, NE 68970
(402) 746-2301
Gr: PK
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Webster County, NE?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Webster County, NE include Blue Hill Elementary School, Silver Lake Elementary Sch-bladen and Red Cloud Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Webster County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Webster County.
What is the racial composition of students in Webster County?
Webster County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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