Best Public Elementary Schools in Amherst, NE (2025-26)

Best Amherst Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 213 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 score of 87% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 60%), and 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 39% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Amherst, NE (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Amherst Elementary School

(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 60-64%)
:

10/

Top 10%

100 N Sycamore
Amherst, NE 68812
(308) 826-3131

Gr: PK-6 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 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 39% (majority Hispanic).