For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 5,368 students in Elkhorn, NE. The top ranked public elementary schools in Elkhorn, NE are Blue Sage Elementary School, West Dodge Station Elementary School and Fire Ridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elkhorn, NE public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 88% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Elkhorn have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Elkhorn, NE (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Blue Sage Elementary School
(Math: 95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3600 S 215th Street
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-3577
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-3577
Gr: PK-5 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
West Dodge Station Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
18480 California St
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-2773
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-2773
Gr: PK-5 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Fire Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
19660 Farnam St
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-0735
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-0735
Gr: PK-5 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Skyline Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
400 S 210th St
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-3433
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-3433
Gr: PK-5 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Elkhorn North Ridge Middle School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
18330 Purple Martin Parkway
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-5787
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-5787
Gr: 6-8 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #66.
Elkhorn Valley View Middle School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1313 S 208th St
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-0362
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-0362
Gr: 6-8 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #77.
Hillrise Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
20110 Hopper St
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-2602
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-2602
Gr: PK-5 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #88.
Woodbrook Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
18520 Purple Martin Parkway
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-1823
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-1823
Gr: PK-5 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #99.
Westridge Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3100 N 206th St
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-2559
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-2559
Gr: PK-5 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1010.
Arbor View Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5115 N 208th St
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-1007
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-1007
Gr: PK-5 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1111.
Elkhorn Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3200 N 207th Plaza
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-2428
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-2428
Gr: 6-8 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Elkhorn, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5115 N 208th Street
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-1007
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-1007
Gr: PK | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
20601 Glenn St
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-3790
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-3790
Gr: PK | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Keith Lutz Horizon High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
5300 George B Lake Parkway
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 715-8468
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 715-8468
18480 California St
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-2773
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-2773
Gr: PK | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
3100 N 206th St
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-2559
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-2559
Gr: PK | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 51:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Elkhorn, NE?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Elkhorn, NE include Blue Sage Elementary School, West Dodge Station Elementary School and Fire Ridge Elementary School. Elkhorn has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Nebraska.
How many public elementary schools are located in Elkhorn?
11 public elementary schools are located in Elkhorn.
What is the racial composition of students in Elkhorn?
Elkhorn public elementary schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Elkhorn are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Elkhorn include: Westridge Elementary School vs. Hillrise Elementary School, Skyline Elementary School vs. Fire Ridge Elementary School, Elkhorn Middle School vs. Elkhorn Valley View Middle School
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