For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 438 students in Greeley County, NE (there are , serving 82 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in Greeley County, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Greeley County, NE are Riverside Middle School, Riverside Elementary - Spalding and Central Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Greeley County, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Greeley County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Greeley County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverside Middle School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
124 S Ash
Spalding, NE 68665
(308) 497-2431
Spalding, NE 68665
(308) 497-2431
Gr: 6-8 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Riverside Elementary - Spalding
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
124 S Ash
Spalding, NE 68665
(308) 497-2431
Spalding, NE 68665
(308) 497-2431
Gr: PK-5 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Central Valley High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
304 North Shannon Street
Greeley, NE 68842
(308) 428-3145
Greeley, NE 68842
(308) 428-3145
Gr: 7-12 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Central Valley Elementary - Scotia
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
303 N Indian
Scotia, NE 68875
(308) 428-3145
Scotia, NE 68875
(308) 428-3145
Gr: PK-6 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
304 North Shannon Street
Greeley, NE 68842
(308) 428-3145
Greeley, NE 68842
(308) 428-3145
Gr: PK | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Greeley County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
610 Kingston Avenue
Greeley, NE 68842
(308) 428-3145
Greeley, NE 68842
(308) 428-3145
Gr: PK | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
610 Kingston, Box 67
Wolbach, NE 68882
(308) 246-5231
Wolbach, NE 68882
(308) 246-5231
Gr: PK-4 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
610 Kingston, Po Box 67
Wolbach, NE 68882
(308) 246-5231
Wolbach, NE 68882
(308) 246-5231
Gr: 5-8 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
203 N Kildare, Po Box 160
Greeley, NE 68842
(308) 428-3145
Greeley, NE 68842
(308) 428-3145
Gr: 9-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
204 Blaine St, Box 307
Scotia, NE 68875
(308) 245-3201
Scotia, NE 68875
(308) 245-3201
Gr: 9-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
204 Blaine Avenue, Po Box 307
Scotia, NE 68875
(308) 245-3201
Scotia, NE 68875
(308) 245-3201
Gr: 5-8 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Greeley County, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Greeley County, NE include Riverside Middle School, Riverside Elementary - Spalding and Central Valley High School.
How many public schools are located in Greeley County?
5 public schools are located in Greeley County.
What percentage of students in Greeley County go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Greeley County are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Greeley County?
Greeley County public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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