For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 971 students in Nebraska City, NE.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Nebraska City, NE are Hayward Elementary School and Nebraska City Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nebraska City, NE public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Nebraska City have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% 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 Nebraska City, NE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hayward Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
306 S 14th St
Nebraska City, NE 68410
(402) 873-6641
Nebraska City, NE 68410
(402) 873-6641
Gr: 3-5 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Nebraska City Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
909 1st Corso
Nebraska City, NE 68410
(402) 873-5591
Nebraska City, NE 68410
(402) 873-5591
Gr: 6-8 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
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Special Education School
824 10th Ave
Nebraska City, NE 68410
(402) 873-5513
Nebraska City, NE 68410
(402) 873-5513
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
1200 North 14th Street
Nebraska City, NE 68410
(402) 874-9193
Nebraska City, NE 68410
(402) 874-9193
Gr: PK-2 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Nebraska City, NE?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Nebraska City, NE include Hayward Elementary School and Nebraska City Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Nebraska City?
4 public elementary schools are located in Nebraska City.
What is the racial composition of students in Nebraska City?
Nebraska City public elementary schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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