For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 709 students in Arlington, NE (there are , serving 86 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Arlington, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in Arlington, NE are Arlington Elementary School and Arlington High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arlington, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Arlington have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Arlington, NE (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arlington Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
705 N 9th
Arlington, NE 68002
(402) 478-4121
Arlington, NE 68002
(402) 478-4121
Gr: PK-6 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Arlington High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
705 N 9th
Arlington, NE 68002
(402) 478-4171
Arlington, NE 68002
(402) 478-4171
Gr: 7-12 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Arlington, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in Arlington, NE include Arlington Elementary School and Arlington High School.
How many public schools are located in Arlington?
2 public schools are located in Arlington.
What percentage of students in Arlington go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Arlington are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Arlington?
Arlington public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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