For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 715 students in 68845, NE.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 68845, NE are Horizon Middle School and West Kearney High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 68845 have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Nebraska public middle school average of 61%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 68845, NE have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Nebraska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public middle school average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Best 68845, NE Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Horizon Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
915 W 35th St
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 698-8120
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 698-8120
Gr: 6-8 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
West Kearney High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2802 30th Ave
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 338-2011
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 338-2011
Gr: 8-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
Hanny Arram Center
Alternative School
3907 6th Avenue
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 698-6900
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 698-6900
Gr: 6-12 | 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 68845, NE?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 68845, NE include Horizon Middle School and West Kearney High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 68845?
3 public middle schools are located in 68845.
What is the racial composition of students in 68845?
68845 public middle schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public middle schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
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