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Best Hall County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 24 public elementary schools serving 8,518 students in Hall County, NE.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hall County, NE are Cedar Hollow School, 1r Elementary School and Centura Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hall County, NE public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hall County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public elementary school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Hall County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cedar Hollow School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4900 S Engleman Rd
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-6306
Gr: PK-8 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
1r Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3301 W One-r Road
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-6352
Gr: PK-8 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Centura Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
201 N Hwy 11
Cairo, NE 68824
(308) 485-4258
Gr: PK-6 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Engleman Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1812 Mansfield Rd
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5902
Gr: PK-5 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
Wood River Rural Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
13800 W Wood River Rd
Wood River, NE 68883
(308) 583-2249
Gr: 6-8 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #66.
Wood River Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1003 Lilly St
Wood River, NE 68883
(308) 583-2525
Gr: PK-5 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #77.
Doniphan-trumbull Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
302 W Plum
Doniphan, NE 68832
(402) 845-2730
Gr: PK-6 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #88.
Westridge Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4111 W 13th St
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5886
Gr: 6-8 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #99.
Newell Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2700 W 13th St
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5905
Gr: PK-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1010.
Shoemaker Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4160 W Old Potash Hwy
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5936
Gr: PK-5 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1111.
Stolley Park Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 W Stolley Park Rd
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5913
Gr: PK-5 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1212.
Gates Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2700 W Louise St
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5892
Gr: PK-5 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1313.
Barr Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
602 W Stolley Park Rd
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5875
Gr: 6-8 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1414.
Knickrehm Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2013 N Oak St
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5927
Gr: PK-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1515.
Walnut Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 N Custer Ave
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5990
Gr: 6-8 | 777 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1616.
Seedling Mile Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3208 E Seeding Mile Rd
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5910
Gr: 1-5 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Starr Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1800 S Adams St
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5882
Gr: PK-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Wasmer Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
318 S Clark St
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5920
Gr: PK-5 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1919.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1314 W 7th St
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5922
Gr: PK-5 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2020.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
805 Beal St
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5924
Gr: PK-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2121.
Dodge Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
641 S Oak St
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5889
Gr: PK-5 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2222.
Howard Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
502 W 9th St
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5916
Gr: PK-5 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2323.
West Lawn Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3022 College St
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5930
Gr: PK-5 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: n/an/a
Skills Academy
Alternative School
1912 N Lafayette Ave
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5888
Gr: PK-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Hall County, NE?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hall County, NE include Cedar Hollow School, 1r Elementary School and Centura Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hall County?
24 public elementary schools are located in Hall County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hall County?
Hall County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Hall County are often viewed compared to one another?

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