Nebraska›Buffalo County›Kearney
Best Schools in Kearney, Nebraska
Compare 16 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
16
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
6,131
Total Students
Across Kearney
14.4:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
16 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score59%
ELA Assessment Score58%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)7 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)7 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)1 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.
Filtered Quality Highlights
- ✓7% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
- ✓Largest student enrollment is 1,663 students at Kearney High School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 3:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Meadowlark Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
1010 E 53Rd St, Kearney, NE 68847
8.2
Rating
Students
417
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
82%
Math Proficiency
82%
Windy Hills Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
4211 20Th Ave, Kearney, NE 68845
7.5
Rating
Students
259
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
77%
Park Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
3000 7Th Ave, Kearney, NE 68845
7.2
Rating
Students
257
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
77%
Math Proficiency
67%
Buffalo Hills Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
6110 11Th Avenue, Kearney, NE 68845
7
Rating
Students
272
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
77%
Glenwood Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
8105 9Th Ave, Kearney, NE 68845
6.5
Rating
Students
118
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
62%
Central Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
300 W 24Th St, Kearney, NE 68845
6
Rating
Students
284
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
67%
Horizon Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
915 W 35Th St, Kearney, NE 68845
5.8
Rating
Students
648
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
56%
Math Proficiency
60%
Kenwood Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
915 16Th Ave, Kearney, NE 68845
5.7
Rating
Students
398
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
57%
West Kearney High School
publichighGrade 8-12
2802 30Th Ave, Kearney, NE 68845
5
Rating
Students
65
Student-Teacher
3:1
ELA Proficiency
50%
Math Proficiency
50%
Northeast Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
910 E 34Th St, Kearney, NE 68847
5
Rating
Students
397
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
52%
Kearney High School
publichighGrade 9-12
2702 West 11Th Street, Kearney, NE 68845
5
Rating
Students
1,663
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
52%
Sunrise Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
4611 Ave N, Kearney, NE 68847
4.8
Rating
Students
536
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
49%
Math Proficiency
47%
Bryant Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
1611 Ave C, Kearney, NE 68847
4.2
Rating
Students
248
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
37%
Emerson Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
2705 Ave E, Kearney, NE 68847
4
Rating
Students
235
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
32%
Hanny Arram Center
publichighGrade 6-12
3907 6Th Avenue, Kearney, NE 68845
0
Rating
Students
2
Student-Teacher
0:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Kearney Education Center
publicelementaryPK-PK
1511 5Th Avenue, Kearney, NE 68845
0
Rating
Students
332
Student-Teacher
21:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Detailed Overview of Schools in Kearney
Kearney, Nebraska is home to 16 schools serving over 6,131 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Kearney, Nebraska?
There are 16 schools in Kearney, serving 6,131 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the best elementary school in Kearney?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Kearney include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.
What is the average student-teacher ratio in Kearney?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Kearney is 14.4:1.