Best Public Schools in Grand Island, NE

The city of Grand Island, Nebraska is home to 21 schools, including 16 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 2 high schools, all part of the Grand Island Public Schools district. While the district as a whole is ranked 174 out of 182 in Nebraska and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger, there are some standout schools that are performing better than the rest.

Northwest High School, which is part of the Northwest Public Schools district, ranks 76 out of 168 Nebraska high schools and has a 3-star rating, making it one of the higher performing schools in the area. Another standout is Cedar Hollow School, a PK-8 school in the Northwest Public Schools district, which ranks 62 out of 428 Nebraska elementary schools and has a 4-star rating, placing it among the top performing schools in the state.

However, the data also reveals significant disparities in performance across the schools in Grand Island. While Grand Island Senior High School and Northwest High School both have an 88.1% four-year graduation rate, there is a wide range in test scores, with Grand Island Senior High School scoring 25% proficient or better on 11th grade ACT English Language Arts, while Northwest High School scored 56.69% proficient or better. This achievement gap is also evident at the elementary and middle school levels, with schools like Westridge Middle School, Cedar Hollow School, and Engleman Elementary School performing significantly better than others.