For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 769 students in Elkhorn, NE. The top-ranked public high school in Elkhorn, NE is Elkhorn High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elkhorn, NE public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Elkhorn have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Nebraska public high schools.
Elkhorn, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Nebraska average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Elkhorn High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nebraska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Elkhorn, NE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elkhorn High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1401 Veterans Dr
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-4239
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-4239
Gr: 9-12 | 769 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
Keith Lutz Horizon High School
Alternative School
5300 George B Lake Parkway
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 715-8468
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 715-8468
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Elkhorn, NE?
The top-ranked public high schools in Elkhorn, NE include Elkhorn High School. Elkhorn has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Nebraska.
How many public high schools are located in Elkhorn?
2 public high schools are located in Elkhorn.
What is the racial composition of students in Elkhorn?
Elkhorn public high schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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