For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 1,531 students in Phelps County, NE (there are , serving 70 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Phelps County, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Phelps County, NE are Loomis Elementary School, Holdrege Middle School and Bertrand Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Phelps County, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Phelps County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Phelps County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Loomis Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 Bryan St
Loomis, NE 68958
(308) 876-2111
Loomis, NE 68958
(308) 876-2111
Grades: PK-6
| 154 students
Rank: #22.
Holdrege Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 14th Ave
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-5421
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-5421
Grades: 5-8
| 298 students
Rank: #33.
Bertrand Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
503 School St
Bertrand, NE 68927
(308) 472-3427
Bertrand, NE 68927
(308) 472-3427
Grades: PK-6
| 127 students
Rank: #44.
Loomis Secondary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 Bryan St
Loomis, NE 68958
(308) 876-2111
Loomis, NE 68958
(308) 876-2111
Grades: 7-12
| 123 students
Rank: #55.
Bertrand High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
503 School St
Bertrand, NE 68927
(308) 472-3427
Bertrand, NE 68927
(308) 472-3427
Grades: 7-12
| 114 students
Rank: #66.
Holdrege High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 12th Ave
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-6558
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-6558
Grades: 9-12
| 315 students
Rank: #77.
Holdrege Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Broadway St
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-4339
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-4339
Grades: PK-4
| 353 students
1700 Broadway St
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-4048
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-4048
Grades: PK
| 47 students
Phelps County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1015 Sherman, Po Box 2002
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-4269
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-4269
Grades: PK-3
| 142 students
301 Main St Box 8
Funk, NE 68940
(308) 263-2691
Funk, NE 68940
(308) 263-2691
Grades: PK-8
| 34 students
11419 736 Road
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-4710
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-4710
Grades: PK-8
| 14 students
Pre School Hdcp Child Program (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
412 W 14th Ave Box 858
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-6292
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-6292
Grades: PK-12
| 69 students
1421 13th St, Po Box 2002
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-6179
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-6179
Grades: PK-4
| 86 students
115 8th Ave, Po Box 2002
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-4339
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-4339
Grades: PK-4
| 144 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Phelps County, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Phelps County, NE include Loomis Elementary School, Holdrege Middle School and Bertrand Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Phelps County?
8 public schools are located in Phelps County.
What percentage of students in Phelps County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Phelps County are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Phelps County?
Phelps County public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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