For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 2,241 students in 68845, NE.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 68845, NE are Windy Hills Elementary School, Glenwood Elementary School and Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 68845 have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in 68845, NE have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best 68845, NE Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Windy Hills Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4211 20th Ave
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 698-8220
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 698-8220
Gr: PK-5 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Glenwood Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8105 9th Ave
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 698-8240
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 698-8240
Gr: PK-5 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Park Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3000 7th Ave
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 698-8280
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 698-8280
Gr: PK-5 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Buffalo Hills Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6110 11th Avenue
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 698-8290
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 698-8290
Gr: PK-5 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Kenwood Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
915 16th Ave
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 698-8200
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 698-8200
Gr: PK-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #66.
Horizon Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
915 W 35th St
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 698-8120
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 698-8120
Gr: 6-8 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #77.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 W 24th St
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 698-8040
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 698-8040
Gr: PK-5 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
Hanny Arram Center
Alternative School
3907 6th Avenue
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 698-6900
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 698-6900
Gr: 5-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 68845, NE?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 68845, NE include Windy Hills Elementary School, Glenwood Elementary School and Park Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 68845?
8 public elementary schools are located in 68845.
What is the racial composition of students in 68845?
68845 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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