Schools in Grand Island, Nebraska (2025)
23 schools · 11,267 students · 23 public · median Enrollment 373.
Grand Island, in Nebraska, has 23 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 11,267 students. By level there are 16 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high, 2 other; by sector 23 public.
The median Enrollment across Grand Island's schools is 373, above the Nebraska median of 242. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
21 of the 23 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Cedar Hollow School (72.1, top 25% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Northwest High School (70.6, top 25% of high schools nationally), and Seedling Mile Elem School (68.1, top 50% of elementary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Grand Island Senior High School (2,696 students), Walnut Middle School (777 students), Westridge Middle School (694 students).
Ranked schools in Grand Island
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Nebraska.
- 172Cedar Hollow SchoolGrand Island · Public Elementary67% Math proficiency · 378 students
- 271Northwest High SchoolGrand Island · Public High57% Math proficiency · 680 students
- 368Seedling Mile Elem SchoolGrand Island · Public Elementary57% Math proficiency · 87 students
- 466Engleman Elementary SchoolGrand Island · Public Elementary67% Math proficiency · 448 students
- 5651r ElementaryGrand Island · Public Elementary67% Math proficiency · 194 students
- 662Shoemaker Elementary SchoolGrand Island · Public Elementary57% Math proficiency · 438 students
- 762Stolley Park Elem SchoolGrand Island · Public Elementary– · 258 students
- 857Westridge Middle SchoolGrand Island · Public Middle49% Math proficiency · 694 students
- 952Gates Elementary SchoolGrand Island · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 284 students
- 1051Starr Elementary SchoolGrand Island · Public Elementary48% Math proficiency · 453 students
- 1144Barr Middle SchoolGrand Island · Public Middle38% Math proficiency · 648 students
- 1243Newell Elementary SchoolGrand Island · Public Elementary44% Math proficiency · 348 students
- 1341Jefferson Elementary SchoolGrand Island · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 352 students
- 1438Knickrehm Elementary SchoolGrand Island · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 263 students
- 1534Lincoln Elementary SchoolGrand Island · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 328 students
- 1633Dodge Elementary SchoolGrand Island · Public Elementary33% Math proficiency · 436 students
- 1730Grand Island Senior High SchoolGrand Island · Public High37% Math proficiency · 2,696 students
- 1829Howard Elementary SchoolGrand Island · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 484 students
- 1929Wasmer Elementary SchoolGrand Island · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 373 students
- 2028West Lawn Elementary SchoolGrand Island · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 338 students
- 2125Walnut Middle SchoolGrand Island · Public Middle25% Math proficiency · 777 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cedar Hollow School Grand Island · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 72.1 Top 25% | 67% Math proficiency | 378 |
| 2 | Northwest High School Grand Island · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 70.6 Top 25% | 57% Math proficiency | 680 |
| 3 | Seedling Mile Elem School Grand Island · Elementary · Grades 1–5 | Public | 68.1 Top 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 87 |
| 4 | Engleman Elementary School Grand Island · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 66.0 Top 50% | 67% Math proficiency | 448 |
| 5 | 1r Elementary Grand Island · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 64.8 Top 50% | 67% Math proficiency | 194 |
| 6 | Shoemaker Elementary School Grand Island · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 62.3 Top 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 438 |
| 7 | Stolley Park Elem School Grand Island · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 62.1 Top 50% | – | 258 |
| 8 | Westridge Middle School Grand Island · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 57.1 Top 50% | 49% Math proficiency | 694 |
| 9 | Gates Elementary School Grand Island · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 51.8 Top 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 284 |
| 10 | Starr Elementary School Grand Island · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 51.0 Top 50% | 48% Math proficiency | 453 |
| 11 | Barr Middle School Grand Island · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 43.8 Lower 50% | 38% Math proficiency | 648 |
| 12 | Newell Elementary School Grand Island · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 42.5 Lower 50% | 44% Math proficiency | 348 |
| 13 | Jefferson Elementary School Grand Island · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 41.2 Lower 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 352 |
| 14 | Knickrehm Elementary School Grand Island · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 37.9 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 263 |
| 15 | Lincoln Elementary School Grand Island · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 33.8 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 328 |
| 16 | Dodge Elementary School Grand Island · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 32.5 Lower 50% | 33% Math proficiency | 436 |
| 17 | Grand Island Senior High School Grand Island · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 30.0 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 2,696 |
| 18 | Howard Elementary School Grand Island · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 29.4 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 484 |
| 19 | Wasmer Elementary School Grand Island · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 29.4 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 373 |
| 20 | West Lawn Elementary School Grand Island · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 28.0 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 338 |
| 21 | Walnut Middle School Grand Island · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 24.7 Lower 50% | 25% Math proficiency | 777 |
Other schools in Grand Island
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in Grand Island side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Grand Island?
Cedar Hollow School is the highest-ranked school in Grand Island with a Success Index (US) of 72.1 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Grand Island?
Grand Island has 23 schools (16 elementary, 2 high, 3 middle, 2 other) educating 11,267 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Grand Island?
The median Enrollment across schools in Grand Island is 373. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.