For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 533 students in Antelope County, NE (there are , serving 119 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in Antelope County, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Antelope County, NE are Elgin Elementary School, Elgin High School and Eastward Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Antelope County, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Antelope County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Antelope County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Elgin Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 N 4th St
Elgin, NE 68636
(402) 843-2455
Elgin, NE 68636
(402) 843-2455
Grades: PK-6
| 115 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Elgin High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 N 4th St
Elgin, NE 68636
(402) 843-2455
Elgin, NE 68636
(402) 843-2455
Grades: 7-12
| 85 students
Rank: #33.
Eastward Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 J St
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 887-5290
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 887-5290
Grades: 3-6
| 96 students
Rank: #44.
Neligh-oakdale High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 J St
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 887-4166
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 887-4166
Grades: 7-12
| 141 students
Rank: n/an/a
Clearwater Learning Center
Special Education School
501 Iowa Street
Clearwater, NE 68726
(402) 485-2061
Clearwater, NE 68726
(402) 485-2061
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
500 West 8th St
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 887-4754
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 887-4754
Grades: PK-2
| 96 students
Antelope County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Central Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
402 P St
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 887-5559
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 887-5559
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Central Learning Center South (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
212 Main St
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 887-5041
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 887-5041
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
501 Iowa St
Clearwater, NE 68726
(402) 485-2505
Clearwater, NE 68726
(402) 485-2505
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
501 Iowa Street
Clearwater, NE 68726
(402) 485-2505
Clearwater, NE 68726
(402) 485-2505
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
501 Iowa Street
Clearwater, NE 68726
(402) 485-2505
Clearwater, NE 68726
(402) 485-2505
Grades: 7-8
| 23 students
501 Iowa St
Clearwater, NE 68726
(402) 485-2505
Clearwater, NE 68726
(402) 485-2505
Grades: 9-12
| 88 students
425 E 4th St
Orchard, NE 68764
(402) 893-3215
Orchard, NE 68764
(402) 893-3215
Grades: 5-8
| 73 students
600 J St, Po Box 149
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 887-4166
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 887-4166
Grades: PK-6
| 229 students
425 E 4th
Orchard, NE 68764
(402) 893-3215
Orchard, NE 68764
(402) 893-3215
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
425 East 4th Street
Orchard, NE 68764
(402) 893-3215
Orchard, NE 68764
(402) 893-3215
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
425 East 4th Street
Orchard, NE 68764
(402) 893-3215
Orchard, NE 68764
(402) 893-3215
Grades: 7-8
| 18 students
501 Iowa St
Clearwater, NE 68726
(402) 485-2505
Clearwater, NE 68726
(402) 485-2505
Grades: PK-6
| 70 students
425 East 4th St
Orchard, NE 68764
(402) 893-3215
Orchard, NE 68764
(402) 893-3215
Grades: PK-6
| 80 students
501 Iowa Street
Clearwater, NE 68726
(402) 485-2505
Clearwater, NE 68726
(402) 485-2505
Grades: 7-12
| 67 students
425 East 4th St
Orchard, NE 68764
(402) 893-2065
Orchard, NE 68764
(402) 893-2065
Grades: 7-12
| 51 students
85748 528th Ave
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 842-2615
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 842-2615
Grades: PK-8
| 5 students
85765-527th Ave
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 887-5007
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 887-5007
Grades: PK-8
| 5 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Antelope County, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Antelope County, NE include Elgin Elementary School, Elgin High School and Eastward Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Antelope County?
6 public schools are located in Antelope County.
What percentage of students in Antelope County go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in Antelope County are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Antelope County?
Antelope County public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Antelope County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Antelope County include: Neligh-oakdale High School vs. Elgin High School, Elgin High School vs. Neligh-oakdale High School, Elgin High School vs. Elgin Elementary School
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