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 School-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 40% (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 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Silver Lake Elementary School-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 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
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 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
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 School-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 40% (majority Hispanic).
Recent Articles
Gifted, Honors, and Advanced Tracks: Are They Accessible or Just Advertised?
Learn how to evaluate gifted, honors, and advanced academic programs in public schools, including admission criteria, equity, and the questions every parent should ask.
Algebra Readiness: What Parents Should Ask Before Middle School
Discover how to determine if your child is ready for algebra before middle school, including the questions parents should ask and the skills students need to succeed.
How to Evaluate Reading Instruction in Your Zoned Elementary School
Learn how to evaluate reading instruction in your neighborhood elementary school by recognizing effective literacy practices, asking the right questions, and understanding what quality reading instruction looks like.