For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 184 students in Elwood, NE.
The top ranked public schools in Elwood, NE are Elwood High School and Elwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elwood, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Elwood have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Elwood, NE (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elwood High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
502 First Ave
Elwood, NE 68937
(308) 785-2491
Elwood, NE 68937
(308) 785-2491
Grades: 7-12
| 76 students
Rank: #22.
Elwood Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
502 First Ave
Elwood, NE 68937
(308) 785-2491
Elwood, NE 68937
(308) 785-2491
Grades: PK-6
| 108 students
Elwood, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
114 Lakeview Acres Dr 14c
Elwood, NE 68937
(308) 324-4752
Elwood, NE 68937
(308) 324-4752
Grades: PK-8
| 26 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Elwood, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Elwood, NE include Elwood High School and Elwood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Elwood?
2 public schools are located in Elwood.
What is the racial composition of students in Elwood?
Elwood public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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