For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 203 students in Amherst, NE.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Amherst, NE is Amherst Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Amherst, NE public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 87% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Amherst have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Amherst, NE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Amherst Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 N Sycamore
Amherst, NE 68812
(308) 826-3131
Amherst, NE 68812
(308) 826-3131
Gr: PK-6 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Amherst, NE?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Amherst, NE include Amherst Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Amherst?
1 public elementary schools are located in Amherst.
What is the racial composition of students in Amherst?
Amherst public elementary schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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