For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 307 students in Antelope County, NE.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Antelope County, NE are Elgin Elementary School and Eastward Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Antelope County, NE public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Antelope County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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 Antelope County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elgin Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 N 4th St
Elgin, NE 68636
(402) 843-2455
Elgin, NE 68636
(402) 843-2455
Gr: PK-6 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Eastward Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 J St
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 887-5290
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 887-5290
Gr: 3-6 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
Clearwater Learning Center
Special Education School
501 Iowa Street
Clearwater, NE 68726
(402) 485-2061
Clearwater, NE 68726
(402) 485-2061
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
500 West 8th St
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 887-4754
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 887-4754
Gr: PK-2 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Antelope County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Central Learning Center South (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
212 Main St
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 887-5041
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 887-5041
501 Iowa Street
Clearwater, NE 68726
(402) 485-2505
Clearwater, NE 68726
(402) 485-2505
Gr: 7-8 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
501 Iowa St
Clearwater, NE 68726
(402) 485-2505
Clearwater, NE 68726
(402) 485-2505
Gr: 9-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
425 E 4th St
Orchard, NE 68764
(402) 893-3215
Orchard, NE 68764
(402) 893-3215
Gr: 5-8 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
600 J St, Po Box 149
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 887-4166
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 887-4166
Gr: PK-6 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
425 East 4th Street
Orchard, NE 68764
(402) 893-3215
Orchard, NE 68764
(402) 893-3215
Gr: 7-8 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
501 Iowa St
Clearwater, NE 68726
(402) 485-2505
Clearwater, NE 68726
(402) 485-2505
Gr: PK-6 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
425 East 4th St
Orchard, NE 68764
(402) 893-3215
Orchard, NE 68764
(402) 893-3215
Gr: PK-6 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
501 Iowa Street
Clearwater, NE 68726
(402) 485-2505
Clearwater, NE 68726
(402) 485-2505
Gr: 7-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
425 East 4th St
Orchard, NE 68764
(402) 893-2065
Orchard, NE 68764
(402) 893-2065
Gr: 7-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
85748 528th Ave
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 842-2615
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 842-2615
Gr: PK-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
85765-527th Ave
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 887-5007
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 887-5007
Gr: PK-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Antelope County, NE?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Antelope County, NE include Elgin Elementary School and Eastward Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Antelope County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Antelope County.
What is the racial composition of students in Antelope County?
Antelope County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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