For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 151 students in Emerson, NE.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Emerson, NE are Emerson-hubbard Elementary School and Emerson-hubbard Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Emerson, NE public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Emerson have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Emerson, NE (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Emerson-hubbard Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
109 W Third St
Emerson, NE 68733
(402) 695-2654
Emerson, NE 68733
(402) 695-2654
Gr: PK-5 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Emerson-hubbard Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1503 Dakota St
Emerson, NE 68733
(402) 695-2636
Emerson, NE 68733
(402) 695-2636
Gr: 6-8 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Emerson, NE?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Emerson, NE include Emerson-hubbard Elementary School and Emerson-hubbard Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Emerson?
2 public elementary schools are located in Emerson.
What is the racial composition of students in Emerson?
Emerson public elementary schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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