For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 357 students in Elm Creek, NE.
The top-ranked public schools in Elm Creek, NE are Elm Creek Elementary School and Elm Creek High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elm Creek, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Elm Creek have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Elm Creek, NE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elm Creek Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
230 East Calkins Avenue
Elm Creek, NE 68836
(308) 856-4300
Elm Creek, NE 68836
(308) 856-4300
Gr: PK-6 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Elm Creek High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
230 East Calkins Avenue
Elm Creek, NE 68836
(308) 856-4300
Elm Creek, NE 68836
(308) 856-4300
Gr: 7-12 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Elm Creek, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
74204 L Road
Elm Creek, NE 68836
(308) 995-4771
Elm Creek, NE 68836
(308) 995-4771
Gr: PK-6 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Elm Creek, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in Elm Creek, NE include Elm Creek Elementary School and Elm Creek High School.
How many public schools are located in Elm Creek?
2 public schools are located in Elm Creek.
What is the racial composition of students in Elm Creek?
Elm Creek public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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