For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,986 students in 68803, NE.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 68803, NE are Cedar Hollow School, 1r Elementary School and Westridge Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 68803 have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Nebraska public middle school average of 61%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 68803, NE have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public middle school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best 68803, NE Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cedar Hollow School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4900 S Engleman Rd
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-6306
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-6306
Gr: PK-8 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
1r Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3301 W One-r Road
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-6352
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-6352
Gr: PK-8 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Westridge Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4111 W 13th St
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5886
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5886
Gr: 6-8 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
Walnut Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1600 N Custer Ave
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5990
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5990
Gr: 6-8 | 789 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: n/an/a
Success Academy
Alternative School
1912 N Lafayette Ave
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5885
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5885
Gr: 6-12
68803, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1600 North Custer Ave
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5723
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5723
Gr: 6-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 68803, NE?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 68803, NE include Cedar Hollow School, 1r Elementary School and Westridge Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 68803?
5 public middle schools are located in 68803.
What is the racial composition of students in 68803?
68803 public middle schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public middle schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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