For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 3,759 students in 68801, NE (there are , serving 191 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 68801, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 68801, NE are Stolley Park Elementary School, Barr Middle School and Knickrehm Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 68801 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 68801, NE have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best 68801, NE Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stolley Park Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1700 W Stolley Park Rd
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5913
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5913
Grades: PK-5
| 279 students
Rank: #22.
Barr Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
602 W Stolley Park Rd
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5875
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5875
Grades: 6-8
| 663 students
Rank: #33.
Knickrehm Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2013 N Oak St
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5927
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5927
Grades: PK-5
| 251 students
Rank: #44.
Seedling Mile Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3208 E Seeding Mile Rd
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5910
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5910
Grades: PK-5
| 123 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Starr Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1800 S Adams Street
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5882
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5882
Grades: PK-5
| 451 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Wasmer Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
318 S Clark St
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5920
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5920
Grades: PK-5
| 340 students
Rank: #77.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1314 W 7th Street
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5922
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5922
Grades: PK-5
| 371 students
Rank: #88.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
805 Beal St
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5924
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5924
Grades: PK-5
| 343 students
Rank: #99.
Dodge Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
641 S Oak St
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5889
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5889
Grades: PK-5
| 446 students
Rank: #1010.
Howard Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
502 W 9th St
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5916
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5916
Grades: PK-5
| 463 students
Rank: n/an/a
Career Pathways Institute
Alternative School
1215 Adams Street
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5601
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5601
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
750 Lockwood Road
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 384-2042
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 384-2042
Grades: PK
| 29 students
68801, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Grand Island Intervention And Assessment Shelter (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3230 Wildwood Dr
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 381-4444
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 381-4444
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2203 E Swift Rd
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 395-9109
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 395-9109
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
Wyandotte Learning Center (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
315 Wyandotte St
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5922
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5922
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 68801, NE?
The top ranked public schools in 68801, NE include Stolley Park Elementary School, Barr Middle School and Knickrehm Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 68801?
12 public schools are located in 68801.
What percentage of students in 68801 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 68801 are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 68801?
68801 public schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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