For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,328 students in Gering, NE.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Gering, NE are Geil Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Northfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gering, NE public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Gering have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Nebraska public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Gering, NE (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Geil Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1600 D St
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 436-2545
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 436-2545
Gr: PK-5 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1725 13th St
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 436-2350
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 436-2350
Gr: PK-5 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Northfield Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Flaten Ave
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 436-5555
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 436-5555
Gr: PK-5 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
Gering Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 Q St
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 436-3123
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 436-3123
Gr: 6-8 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
Panhandle Beginnings Day Treatment
Alternative School
116 Terry Blvd
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 632-3981
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 632-3981
Gr: 3-8
Gering, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
190234 Carter Canyon Rd
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 436-2004
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 436-2004
Gr: PK-4 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
975 Crescent Drive
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 633-3321
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 633-3321
Gr: PK | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Paces-w Ne Juvenile Services (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
2522 7th St
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 436-2204
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 436-2204
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Gering, NE?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Gering, NE include Geil Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Northfield Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Gering?
5 public elementary schools are located in Gering.
What is the racial composition of students in Gering?
Gering public elementary schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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