Elkhorn Public Schools School District
School District · Elkhorn, Nebraska
Avg Rating
8.2
out of 10
Schools
20
12 elem, 5 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,437
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Avg Rating
8.2
out of 10
Schools
20
12 elem, 5 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,437
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Evaluating Elkhorn Public Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Elkhorn Public Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Manchester Elementary School
Omaha · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
West Dodge Station Elementary
Elkhorn · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Blue Sage Elementary
Elkhorn · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Nebraska rank
#27 of 242
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+2.0
above Nebraska avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,437
$5,927 vs Nebraska median
District size
11,455 students
Much larger than Nebraska median
The short answer
Elkhorn Public Schools ranks #27 of 242 Nebraska districts by overall school rating. Elkhorn Public Schools's schools with real test data average 8.2/10 across 20 schools. Its top-rated schools are Manchester Elementary School (9.0/10), West Dodge Station Elementary (9.0/10), and Blue Sage Elementary (8.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.9/10 despite 20% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 0.8 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Elkhorn Public Schools schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Elkhorn Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (20 of 20). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester Elementary School | 9.0 / 10 |
| 2 | West Dodge Station Elementary | 9.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Blue Sage Elementary | 8.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Fire Ridge Elementary School | 8.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Westridge Elementary School | 8.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Skyline Elementary School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Hillrise Elementary School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Elkhorn Valley View Middle School | 8.7 / 10 |
| 9 | Elkhorn Ridge Middle School | 8.7 / 10 |
| 10 | Arbor View Elementary School | 8.7 / 10 |
See all 20 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Elkhorn Public Schools
Elkhorn Public Schools is a Elkhorn, Nebraska school district serving 20 schools. The district educates 11,455 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.5:1. The district invests $11,437 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.2/10, Elkhorn Public Schools is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Manchester Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.0/10.
In standardized testing, Elkhorn Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 85.7% and ELA proficiency of 85.0%.
The district includes 12 elementary schools , 5 middle schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Elkhorn Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Elkhorn Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Elkhorn Public Schools
20 schools Elementary Schools 12
Middle Schools 5
District Details
- State
- Nebraska
- City
- Elkhorn
- Total Enrollment
- 11,455
- Teachers (FTE)
- 789
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Elkhorn Public Schools?
Elkhorn Public Schools has 20 schools in total — 12 elementary, 5 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Elkhorn Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Elkhorn Public Schools is 8.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Elkhorn Public Schools?
Elkhorn Public Schools spends $11,437 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Elkhorn Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Elkhorn Public Schools is 14.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Elkhorn Public Schools?
Manchester Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Elkhorn Public Schools with a composite score of 9.0/10.
What are the test scores in Elkhorn Public Schools?
Across schools in Elkhorn Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 85.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 85.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Elkhorn Public Schools compare to other districts in Nebraska?
Elkhorn Public Schools has an average school rating of 8.2/10 across 20 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Nebraska by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 8.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 85.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 85.0%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Nebraska Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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