For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 148 students in Benkelman, NE.
The top ranked public elementary school in Benkelman, NE is Benkelman Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Benkelman, NE public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Benkelman have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% 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 Benkelman, NE (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Benkelman Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
900 A St
Benkelman, NE 69021
(308) 423-2216
Benkelman, NE 69021
(308) 423-2216
Grades: PK-6
| 148 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Benkelman, NE?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Benkelman, NE include Benkelman Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Benkelman?
1 public elementary schools are located in Benkelman.
What is the racial composition of students in Benkelman?
Benkelman public elementary schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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