Schools in Kearney, Nebraska (2025)
15 schools · 6,129 students · 15 public · median Enrollment 284.
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Ranked schools in Kearney
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Nebraska.
- 185Glenwood Elementary SchoolKearney · Public Elementary77% Math proficiency · 118 students
- 283Meadowlark Elementary SchoolKearney · Public Elementary82% Math proficiency · 417 students
- 380Buffalo Hills ElementaryKearney · Public Elementary77% Math proficiency · 272 students
- 480Park Elementary SchoolKearney · Public Elementary77% Math proficiency · 257 students
- 579Windy Hills Elementary SchoolKearney · Public Elementary67% Math proficiency · 259 students
- 673Sunrise Middle SchoolKearney · Public Middle55% Math proficiency · 536 students
- 767Central Elementary SchoolKearney · Public Elementary72% Math proficiency · 284 students
- 866Horizon Middle SchoolKearney · Public Middle55% Math proficiency · 648 students
- 962Kenwood Elementary SchoolKearney · Public Elementary57% Math proficiency · 398 students
- 1062Northeast Elementary SchoolKearney · Public Elementary52% Math proficiency · 397 students
- 1158Kearney High SchoolKearney · Public High54% Math proficiency · 1,663 students
- 1241Bryant Elementary SchoolKearney · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 248 students
- 1335Emerson Elementary SchoolKearney · Public Elementary27% Math proficiency · 235 students
- 1414West Kearney High SchoolKearney · Public High10% Math proficiency · 65 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Glenwood Elementary School Kearney · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 84.9 Top 5% | 77% Math proficiency | 118 |
| 2 | Meadowlark Elementary School Kearney · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 82.5 Top 10% | 82% Math proficiency | 417 |
| 3 | Buffalo Hills Elementary Kearney · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 80.4 Top 10% | 77% Math proficiency | 272 |
| 4 | Park Elementary School Kearney · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 80.0 Top 10% | 77% Math proficiency | 257 |
| 5 | Windy Hills Elementary School Kearney · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 79.2 Top 25% | 67% Math proficiency | 259 |
| 6 | Sunrise Middle School Kearney · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 73.0 Top 25% | 55% Math proficiency | 536 |
| 7 | Central Elementary School Kearney · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 67.1 Top 50% | 72% Math proficiency | 284 |
| 8 | Horizon Middle School Kearney · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 66.0 Top 50% | 55% Math proficiency | 648 |
| 9 | Kenwood Elementary School Kearney · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 61.9 Top 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 398 |
| 10 | Northeast Elementary School Kearney · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 61.9 Top 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 397 |
| 11 | Kearney High School Kearney · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 57.6 Top 50% | 54% Math proficiency | 1,663 |
| 12 | Bryant Elementary School Kearney · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 41.4 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 248 |
| 13 | Emerson Elementary School Kearney · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 35.1 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 235 |
| 14 | West Kearney High School Kearney · High · Grades 8–12 | Public | 14.3 Lower 50% | 10% Math proficiency | 65 |
Other schools in Kearney
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Kearney?
Glenwood Elementary School is the highest-ranked school in Kearney with a Success Index (US) of 84.9 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Kearney?
Kearney has 15 schools (10 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, 1 other) educating 6,129 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Kearney?
The median Enrollment across schools in Kearney is 284. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.