For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 639 students in Malcolm, NE.
The top-ranked public schools in Malcolm, NE are Malcolm Elementary School and Malcolm Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Malcolm, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Malcolm have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Malcolm, NE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Malcolm Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10000 N W 112th St
Malcolm, NE 68402
(402) 796-2151
Malcolm, NE 68402
(402) 796-2151
Gr: PK-6 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Malcolm Jr/sr High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10002 N W 112th St
Malcolm, NE 68402
(402) 796-2151
Malcolm, NE 68402
(402) 796-2151
Gr: 7-12 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Malcolm, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in Malcolm, NE include Malcolm Elementary School and Malcolm Jr/sr High School.
How many public schools are located in Malcolm?
2 public schools are located in Malcolm.
What is the racial composition of students in Malcolm?
Malcolm public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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