For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 166 students in Minatare, NE.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Minatare, NE are Lake Minatare School and Minatare Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minatare, NE public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Minatare have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Minatare, NE (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lake Minatare School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
280548 County Road K
Minatare, NE 69356
(308) 783-1134
Minatare, NE 69356
(308) 783-1134
Grades: PK-5
| 75 students
Rank: #22.
Minatare Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
805 7th St
Minatare, NE 69356
(308) 783-1255
Minatare, NE 69356
(308) 783-1255
Grades: PK-6
| 52 students
Rank: n/an/a
1107 7th Street
Minatare, NE 69356
(308) 783-1733
Minatare, NE 69356
(308) 783-1733
Grades: 6-8
| 39 students
Minatare, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
330132 County Road L
Minatare, NE 69356
(308) 783-1030
Minatare, NE 69356
(308) 783-1030
Grades: PK-8
| 30 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Minatare, NE?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Minatare, NE include Lake Minatare School and Minatare Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Minatare?
3 public elementary schools are located in Minatare.
What is the racial composition of students in Minatare?
Minatare public elementary schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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