For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 461 students in Oneill, NE.
The top ranked public elementary school in Oneill, NE is O'neill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oneill, NE public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Oneill have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% 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 Oneill, NE (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
O'neill Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1700 N 4th
Oneill, NE 68763
(402) 336-1400
Oneill, NE 68763
(402) 336-1400
Grades: PK-6
| 461 students
Oneill, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
49100 878th Road
Oneill, NE 68763
(402) 336-2757
Oneill, NE 68763
(402) 336-2757
Grades: PK-8
| 5 students
202 S 10th Street
Oneill, NE 68763
(402) 336-4298
Oneill, NE 68763
(402) 336-4298
Grades: PK
| 33 students
O'neill Alternative School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
409 East Adams
Oneill, NE 68763
(402) 340-3457
Oneill, NE 68763
(402) 340-3457
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
49996 879th Road
Oneill, NE 68763
(402) 336-2358
Oneill, NE 68763
(402) 336-2358
Grades: PK-8
| 2 students
88201 507th Ave
Oneill, NE 68763
(402) 336-2218
Oneill, NE 68763
(402) 336-2218
Grades: PK-8
| 4 students
Western Learning Center (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
520 E Clay
Oneill, NE 68763
(402) 336-3707
Oneill, NE 68763
(402) 336-3707
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Oneill, NE?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Oneill, NE include O'neill Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Oneill?
1 public elementary schools are located in Oneill.
What is the racial composition of students in Oneill?
Oneill public elementary schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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