Best Public Schools in Beatrice, NE

Summary:

The city of Beatrice, Nebraska is home to 5 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data reveals a mixed picture for the Beatrice Public Schools district, with some standout schools performing well above the state average, while others lag behind.

Beatrice Middle School stands out as the top performer, with 65.97% of 8th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, 67.36% in Mathematics, and 75% in Science - well above the district and state averages. Stoddard Elementary School also shows strong academic performance, with over 50% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics across grades 3-5, and an impressive 87.18% of 5th graders proficient or better in Science.

However, the data also reveals significant performance gaps, with other schools in the district struggling to meet state averages. Beatrice High School has seen a decline in performance, dropping from a 3-star to a 1-star rating on SchoolDigger. The district also faces challenges with high rates of chronic absenteeism and economic need, with 21.1% of students across all schools classified as chronically absent and free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 43.17% to 66.47%. Addressing these issues will be crucial for improving educational outcomes for all students in the Beatrice Public Schools district.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Beatrice Middle School	Public	6-8	215 N 5th St	Beatrice	68310	Gage County	Beatrice Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 223-1545	440	32	13.6	52.7%	365 (83.0%)	3 (0.7%)	55 (12.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.7%)	43.1	128^th of 200 public middle schools	36.0%		53.4	122^nd of 238 public middle schools	48.7%	6	$16,092	$344	$13,028
Lincoln Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	500 N 19th	Beatrice	68310	Gage County	Beatrice Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 223-1575	193	12	16.0	70.5%	145 (75.1%)	1 (0.5%)	33 (17.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.1%)	1 (0.5%)	9 (4.7%)								(n/a)	$14,169	$1,868	$10,663
Paddock Lane School	Public	PK, KG-5	1300 N 14th St	Beatrice	68310	Gage County	Beatrice Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 223-1566	398	31	13.0	62.3%	351 (88.2%)	4 (1.0%)	16 (4.0%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	22 (5.5%)	16.3	373^rd of 428 public elementary schools	12.9%		21.2	378^th of 459 public elementary schools	17.6%	5	$13,454	$1,016	$11,281
Stoddard Elementary School	Public	3-5	400 S 7th St	Beatrice	68310	Gage County	Beatrice Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 223-1580	207	13	15.5	65.2%	155 (74.9%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (17.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (6.8%)	35.7	306^th of 428 public elementary schools	28.5%		38.6	309^th of 459 public elementary schools	32.7%	3	$12,174	$945	$9,737
Beatrice Community Preschool	Public	PK	201 South Cedar Street	Beatrice	68310	Gage County	Beatrice Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 223-1585	219	9	24.3	61.6%	184 (84.0%)	2 (0.9%)	25 (11.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.7%)								(n/a)
Educational Service Unit 5	Public	9-12	900 West Court	Beatrice	68310	Gage County	Educational Service Unit 05	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 223-5277	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Beatrice High School	Public	9-12	600 Orange Blvd	Beatrice	68310	Gage County	Beatrice Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 223-1515	662	36	18.2	48.6%	556 (84.0%)	7 (1.1%)	69 (10.4%)	5 (0.8%)	7 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (2.7%)	19.5	143^rd of 168 public high schools	14.9%		47.1	111^th of 215 public high schools	48.4%	32	$14,398	$344	$11,530

Cities Near Beatrice

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Blue Springs	9.79 mi	2	194^th
De Witt	10.39 mi	2	75^th
Wymore	10.79 mi	1	169^th
Diller	14.81 mi	1	152^nd
Odell	15.17 mi	1	59^th

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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.

Best Public Schools in Beatrice, NE

Beatrice Middle School

Stoddard Elementary School

Beatrice High School

Paddock Lane School

Beatrice Community Preschool

Educational Service Unit 5

Lincoln Elementary School

Cities Near Beatrice