Best 51��s in Amherst, NE (2025-26)

Best Amherst 51��s (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 380 students in Amherst, NE.

The top ranked public schools in Amherst, NE are Amherst Elementary School and Amherst High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Amherst, NE public schools have an score of 80% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and score of 53% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Amherst have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Nebraska public schools.

Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Best 51��s in Amherst, NE (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Amherst Elementary School

(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 60-64%)
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100 N Sycamore
Amherst, NE 68812
(308) 826-3131

Gr: PK-6 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Rank: #22.

Amherst High School

(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 40-44%)
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100 N Sycamore
Amherst, NE 68812
(308) 826-3131

Gr: 7-12 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Amherst, NE?

The top ranked public schools in Amherst, NE include Amherst Elementary School and Amherst High School.

How many public schools are located in Amherst?

2 public schools are located in Amherst.

What is the racial composition of students in Amherst?

Amherst public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).