For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 432 students in Atkinson, NE (there are , serving 78 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Atkinson, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Atkinson, NE are Atkinson Elementary School and West Holt High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Atkinson, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Atkinson have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% 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 Atkinson, NE (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Atkinson Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1000 N Main
Atkinson, NE 68713
(402) 925-5483
Atkinson, NE 68713
(402) 925-5483
Grades: PK-6
| 199 students
Rank: #22.
West Holt High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 N Main
Atkinson, NE 68713
(402) 925-2890
Atkinson, NE 68713
(402) 925-2890
Grades: 7-12
| 203 students
Rank: n/an/a
1000 N Main Street
Atkinson, NE 68713
(402) 925-2848
Atkinson, NE 68713
(402) 925-2848
Grades: PK
| 30 students
Atkinson, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
86604 468th Ave
Atkinson, NE 68713
(402) 925-2421
Atkinson, NE 68713
(402) 925-2421
Grades: PK-8
| 3 students
47696 883rd Road
Atkinson, NE 68713
(402) 925-2236
Atkinson, NE 68713
(402) 925-2236
Grades: PK-8
| 7 students
89098 484 Ave
Atkinson, NE 68713
(402) 925-2312
Atkinson, NE 68713
(402) 925-2312
Grades: PK-8
| 3 students
48304 879 Road
Atkinson, NE 68713
(402) 925-2437
Atkinson, NE 68713
(402) 925-2437
Grades: PK-8
| 6 students
47596 880th Rd
Atkinson, NE 68713
(402) 925-2336
Atkinson, NE 68713
(402) 925-2336
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
47572 887th Road
Atkinson, NE 68713
(402) 925-2435
Atkinson, NE 68713
(402) 925-2435
Grades: 1-6
| n/a students
North Main Box 457
Atkinson, NE 68713
(402) 925-2890
Atkinson, NE 68713
(402) 925-2890
Grades: 9-12
| 166 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Atkinson, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Atkinson, NE include Atkinson Elementary School and West Holt High School.
How many public schools are located in Atkinson?
3 public schools are located in Atkinson.
What percentage of students in Atkinson go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Atkinson are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Atkinson?
Atkinson 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).
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