Best Public Schools in Amherst, NE

Summary:

The city of Amherst, Nebraska is home to two schools: Amherst Elementary School and Amherst High School, both part of the Amherst Public Schools district. These schools serve students from elementary through high school and have demonstrated strong academic performance, particularly at the high school level.

Amherst High School stands out as a top-performing school, ranking 18th out of 215 Nebraska high schools and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Students at both Amherst Elementary School and Amherst High School have consistently outperformed the state average on standardized assessments, showcasing the district's commitment to academic excellence.

While the schools in Amherst have a predominantly white student population, they maintain relatively low free and reduced-price lunch rates, indicating that the district has the financial resources to support its educational programs and student needs. The lower student-teacher ratio at Amherst High School compared to Amherst Elementary School may also contribute to the high school's academic success, allowing for more individualized attention and support for students.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				NSCAS English Language Arts (2023)						NSCAS Mathematics (2023)					NSCAS Science (2023)	ACT English Language Arts (2023)	ACT Mathematics (2023)	ACT Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NSCAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 4th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 6th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 7th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 8th Grade	NSCAS Science 8th Grade	ACT English Language Arts 11th Grade	ACT Mathematics 11th Grade	ACT Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Amherst Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	100 N Sycamore	Amherst	68812	Buffalo County	Amherst Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 826-3131	224	12	18.6	21.0%	211 (94.2%)	2 (0.9%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.1%)	78.3	85^th of 459 public elementary schools	81.5%		71.9	103^rd of 457 public elementary schools	77.5%	18	72.0	64.0	77.0	58.0			80.0	86.0	86.0							$15,015	$91	$13,448
Amherst High School	Public	7-12	100 N Sycamore	Amherst	68812	Buffalo County	Amherst Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 826-3131	170	17	10.2	22.4%	159 (93.5%)	1 (0.6%)	9 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	88.5	18^th of 215 public high schools	91.6%		66.8	55^th of 202 public high schools	72.8%	37					53.0	57.0				74.0	84.0	70.0	51.2	48.8	48.8	$14,009	$1,260	$11,165

Cities Near Amherst

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Pleasanton	10.86 mi	2	121^st
Kearney	11.77 mi	16	54^th
Elm Creek	12.24 mi	2	150^th
Sumner	14.32 mi	2	207^th
Overton	17.47 mi	2	195^th

See the top NE Nebraska cities

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Nebraska Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.