For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 440 students in Beatrice, NE.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Beatrice, NE is Beatrice Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Beatrice, NE public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Beatrice have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Beatrice, NE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Beatrice Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
215 N 5th St
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1545
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1545
Gr: 6-8 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Beatrice, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
201 South Cedar Street
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1585
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1585
Gr: PK | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
201 S Cedar St
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1585
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1585
Gr: PK-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Compass Learning Community (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
2920 East Court Street
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 239-7021
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 239-7021
500 N 19th
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1575
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1575
Gr: PK-2 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
1300 N 14th St
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1566
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1566
Gr: PK-5 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
400 S 7th St
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1580
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1580
Gr: 3-5 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Beatrice, NE?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Beatrice, NE include Beatrice Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Beatrice?
1 public elementary schools are located in Beatrice.
What is the racial composition of students in Beatrice?
Beatrice public elementary schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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