For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 168 students in 68823, NE.
The top ranked public elementary school in 68823, NE is Burwell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary school in zipcode 68823 have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in 68823, NE have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best 68823, NE Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Burwell Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
204 S 4th
Burwell, NE 68823
(308) 346-4431
Burwell, NE 68823
(308) 346-4431
Gr: PK-6 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
68823, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Hc 80 Box 28
Burwell, NE 68823
(308) 348-2271
Burwell, NE 68823
(308) 348-2271
Gr: PK-8 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
47017 Cedar River Road, Po Box
Burwell, NE 68823
(308) 348-2271
Burwell, NE 68823
(308) 348-2271
Gr: PK-6 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Hc 79 Box 49 A
Burwell, NE 68823
(308) 348-2242
Burwell, NE 68823
(308) 348-2242
Gr: PK-8 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 68823, NE?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 68823, NE include Burwell Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 68823?
1 public elementary schools are located in 68823.
What is the racial composition of students in 68823?
68823 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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