For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 144 students in Friend, NE.
The top ranked public elementary school in Friend, NE is Friend Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Friend, NE public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Friend have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Friend, NE (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Friend Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 Main St
Friend, NE 68359
(402) 947-2781
Friend, NE 68359
(402) 947-2781
Grades: PK-6
| 144 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Friend, NE?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Friend, NE include Friend Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Friend?
1 public elementary schools are located in Friend.
What is the racial composition of students in Friend?
Friend public elementary schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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