For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 333 students in Neligh, NE.
The top ranked public schools in Neligh, NE are Eastward Elementary School and Neligh-oakdale High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Neligh, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Neligh have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Neligh, NE (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Eastward Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 J St
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 887-5290
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 887-5290
Grades: 3-6
| 96 students
Rank: #22.
Neligh-oakdale High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 J St
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 887-4166
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 887-4166
Grades: 7-12
| 141 students
Rank: n/an/a
500 West 8th St
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 887-4754
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 887-4754
Grades: PK-2
| 96 students
Neligh, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Central Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
402 P St
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 887-5559
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 887-5559
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Central Learning Center South (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
212 Main St
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 887-5041
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 887-5041
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
600 J St, Po Box 149
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 887-4166
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 887-4166
Grades: PK-6
| 229 students
85748 528th Ave
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 842-2615
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 842-2615
Grades: PK-8
| 5 students
85765-527th Ave
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 887-5007
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 887-5007
Grades: PK-8
| 5 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Neligh, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Neligh, NE include Eastward Elementary School and Neligh-oakdale High School.
How many public schools are located in Neligh?
3 public schools are located in Neligh.
What is the racial composition of students in Neligh?
Neligh public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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