For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 563 students in Syracuse, NE.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Syracuse, NE are Middle School At Syracuse and Elementary School At Syracuse. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Syracuse, NE public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 83% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Syracuse have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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 Syracuse, NE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Middle School At Syracuse
(Math: 86% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1430 Education Drive
Syracuse, NE 68446
(402) 269-2388
Syracuse, NE 68446
(402) 269-2388
Gr: 4-8 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Elementary School At Syracuse
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
550 7th St
Syracuse, NE 68446
(402) 269-2382
Syracuse, NE 68446
(402) 269-2382
Gr: PK-3 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Syracuse, NE?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Syracuse, NE include Middle School At Syracuse and Elementary School At Syracuse.
How many public elementary schools are located in Syracuse?
2 public elementary schools are located in Syracuse.
What is the racial composition of students in Syracuse?
Syracuse public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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