For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 199 students in Blue Springs, NE.
The top-ranked public school in Blue Springs, NE is Southern Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Blue Springs, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Blue Springs have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Blue Springs, NE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southern Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
315 W 2nd St
Blue Springs, NE 68318
(402) 645-3359
Blue Springs, NE 68318
(402) 645-3359
Gr: PK-6 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Blue Springs, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in Blue Springs, NE include Southern Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Blue Springs?
2 public schools are located in Blue Springs.
What is the racial composition of students in Blue Springs?
Blue Springs public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Recent Articles
Year-Round Schooling in 2026: Updated Parent Guide
Explore the latest 2026 data, trends, costs, and parent planning tips in the ongoing debate over year-round schooling vs the traditional calendar.
No Child Left Behind: Past, Present, and Future of U.S. School Policy
Explore how No Child Left Behind evolved into ESSA, what it means for 2025‑26 schooling, and what parents need to know about testing, admissions planning, and funding.
Understanding Public School Fees & Optional Costs Guide
Discover what public school fees are required versus optional, with 2026 updates for parents, students, and educators on budgeting and planning.