For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 345 students in Mitchell, NE.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Mitchell, NE is Mitchell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mitchell, NE public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Mitchell have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Mitchell, NE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mitchell Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1439 13th Ave
Mitchell, NE 69357
(308) 623-2828
Mitchell, NE 69357
(308) 623-2828
Gr: PK-6 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Mitchell, NE?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Mitchell, NE include Mitchell Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Mitchell?
1 public elementary schools are located in Mitchell.
What is the racial composition of students in Mitchell?
Mitchell public elementary schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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