For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 290 students in Greeley County, NE.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Greeley County, NE are Riverside Middle School, Riverside Elementary - Spalding and Central Valley Elementary - Scotia. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Greeley County, NE public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Greeley County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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 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 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%
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 elementary schools in Greeley County, NE?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Greeley County, NE include Riverside Middle School, Riverside Elementary - Spalding and Central Valley Elementary - Scotia.
How many public elementary schools are located in Greeley County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Greeley County.
What is the racial composition of students in Greeley County?
Greeley County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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