For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,833 students in 68847, NE (there are 2 private schools, serving 543 private students). 77% of all K-12 students in 68847, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 68847, NE are Meadowlark Elementary School, Sunrise Middle School and Bryant Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 68847 have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 68847, NE have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best 68847, NE Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meadowlark Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1010 E 53rd St
Kearney, NE 68847
(308) 698-8210
Kearney, NE 68847
(308) 698-8210
Gr: PK-5 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Sunrise Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4611 Ave N
Kearney, NE 68847
(308) 698-8150
Kearney, NE 68847
(308) 698-8150
Gr: 6-8 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Bryant Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1611 Ave C
Kearney, NE 68847
(308) 698-8190
Kearney, NE 68847
(308) 698-8190
Gr: PK-5 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Northeast Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
910 E 34th St
Kearney, NE 68847
(308) 698-8230
Kearney, NE 68847
(308) 698-8230
Gr: PK-5 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
Emerson Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2705 Ave E
Kearney, NE 68847
(308) 698-8270
Kearney, NE 68847
(308) 698-8270
Gr: PK-5 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 68847, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in 68847, NE include Meadowlark Elementary School, Sunrise Middle School and Bryant Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 68847?
5 public schools are located in 68847.
What percentage of students in 68847 go to public school?
77% of all K-12 students in 68847 are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 68847?
68847 public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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