For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 663 students in 68801, NE.
The top-ranked public middle school in 68801, NE is Barr Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 68801 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Nebraska public middle school average of 61%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 68801, NE have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public middle school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best 68801, NE Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Barr Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
602 W Stolley Park Rd
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5875
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5875
Gr: 6-8 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
68801, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Grand Island Intervention And Assessment Shelter (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3230 Wildwood Dr
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 381-4444
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 381-4444
2203 E Swift Rd
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 395-9109
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 395-9109
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Wyandotte Learning Center (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
315 Wyandotte St
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5922
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5922
Gr: 11-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 68801, NE?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 68801, NE include Barr Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 68801?
1 public middle schools are located in 68801.
What is the racial composition of students in 68801?
68801 public middle schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public middle schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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