For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 7,566 students in 68803, NE (there are , serving 329 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 68803, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 68803, NE are Cedar Hollow School, 1r Elementary School and Engleman Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 68803 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 68803, NE have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best 68803, NE Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cedar Hollow School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4900 S Engleman Rd
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-6306
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-6306
Gr: PK-8 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
1r Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3301 W One-r Road
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-6352
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-6352
Gr: PK-8 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Engleman Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1812 Mansfield Rd
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5902
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5902
Gr: PK-5 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Westridge Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4111 W 13th St
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5886
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5886
Gr: 6-8 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #55.
Newell Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2700 W 13th St
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5905
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5905
Gr: PK-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #66.
Shoemaker Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4160 W Old Potash Hwy
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5936
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5936
Gr: PK-5 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #77.
Northwest High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2710 N North Rd
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-6394
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-6394
Gr: 9-12 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #88.
Gates Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2700 W Louise St
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5892
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5892
Gr: PK-5 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #99.
Walnut Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1600 N Custer Ave
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5990
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5990
Gr: 6-8 | 789 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1010.
Grand Island Senior High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2124 N Lafayette Ave
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5950
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5950
Gr: 9-12 | 2,670 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1111.
West Lawn Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3022 College St
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5930
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5930
Gr: PK-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: n/an/a
4360 W Capital Ave
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5655
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5655
Gr: PK | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
Indra House
Special Education School
2131 N Lafayette Street
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5635
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5635
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Success Academy
Alternative School
1912 N Lafayette Ave
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5885
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5885
Gr: 6-12
68803, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1600 North Custer Ave
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5723
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5723
Gr: 6-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 68803, NE?
The top ranked public schools in 68803, NE include Cedar Hollow School, 1r Elementary School and Engleman Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 68803?
14 public schools are located in 68803.
What percentage of students in 68803 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 68803 are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 68803?
68803 public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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