For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 891 students in York, NE.
The top ranked public elementary schools in York, NE are York Middle School and York Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
York, NE public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in York have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% 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 York, NE (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
York Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1730 N Delaware Ave
York, NE 68467
(402) 362-6655
York, NE 68467
(402) 362-6655
Grades: 6-8
| 292 students
Rank: #22.
York Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1501 Washington Ave
York, NE 68467
(402) 362-6655
York, NE 68467
(402) 362-6655
Grades: PK-5
| 599 students
York, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Epworth Village Learning Center (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
1822 Iowa Ave
York, NE 68467
(402) 362-3625
York, NE 68467
(402) 362-3625
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in York, NE?
The top ranked public elementary schools in York, NE include York Middle School and York Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in York?
2 public elementary schools are located in York.
What is the racial composition of students in York?
York public elementary schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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