For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 2,319 students in Saline County, NE.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Saline County, NE are Tri County Elementary School, Friend Elementary School and Crete Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saline County, NE public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Saline County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public elementary school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Saline County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tri County Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
72520 Hwy 103
De Witt, NE 68341
(402) 683-4035
De Witt, NE 68341
(402) 683-4035
Gr: PK-6 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Friend Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 Main St
Friend, NE 68359
(402) 947-2781
Friend, NE 68359
(402) 947-2781
Gr: PK-6 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Crete Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 90% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
309 E 11th St
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-5822
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-5822
Gr: PK-2 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #44.
Crete Intermediate School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1700 Glenwood Ave
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-5833
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-5833
Gr: 3-5 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #55.
Dorchester Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
506 W 9th
Dorchester, NE 68343
(402) 946-2781
Dorchester, NE 68343
(402) 946-2781
Gr: PK-6 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #66.
Crete Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1500 E 15th St
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-5844
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-5844
Gr: 6-8 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #77.
Elementary School At Wilber
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
900 South Franklin Street
Wilber, NE 68465
(402) 821-2141
Wilber, NE 68465
(402) 821-2141
Gr: PK-5 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #88.
Wilber-clatonia Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
900 South Franklin St
Wilber, NE 68465
(402) 821-2058
Wilber, NE 68465
(402) 821-2058
Gr: 6-8 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Saline County, NE?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Saline County, NE include Tri County Elementary School, Friend Elementary School and Crete Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Saline County?
8 public elementary schools are located in Saline County.
What is the racial composition of students in Saline County?
Saline County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Saline County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Saline County include: Tri County Elementary School vs. Crete Elementary School, Tri County Elementary School vs. Friend Elementary School, Friend Elementary School vs. Tri County Elementary School
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