Northwest Public Schools School District
School District · Grand Island, Nebraska
Avg Rating
7.4
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
1,423
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Avg Rating
7.4
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
1,423
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
How this district compares
Nebraska rank
#60 of 242
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.1
above Nebraska avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,932
$3,432 vs Nebraska median
District size
1,423 students
Much larger than Nebraska median
The short answer
Northwest Public Schools ranks #60 of 242 Nebraska districts by overall school rating. Northwest Public Schools's schools with real test data average 7.5/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Cedar Hollow School (8.3/10), 1r Elementary (7.8/10), and Northwest High School (6.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Northwest Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cedar Hollow School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 2 | 1r Elementary | 7.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Northwest High School | 6.4 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Northwest Public Schools
Northwest Public Schools is a Grand Island, Nebraska school district serving 5 schools.The district educates 1,423 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.8:1. District-level spending was $13,932 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.4/10, Northwest Public Schools is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Cedar Hollow School, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.
In standardized testing, Northwest Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 71.7% and ELA proficiency of 68.1%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Northwest Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Northwest Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Northwest Public Schools
5 schoolsElementary Schools3
High Schools1
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Nebraska
- City
- Grand Island
- Total Enrollment
- 1,423
- Teachers (FTE)
- 103
- District spending per student
- $13,932NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 13.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Northwest Public Schools?
Northwest Public Schools has 5 schools in total — 3 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Northwest Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Northwest Public Schools is 7.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Northwest Public Schools?
Northwest Public Schools's district-level spending was $13,932 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Northwest Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Northwest Public Schools is 13.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Northwest Public Schools?
Cedar Hollow School is the highest-rated school in Northwest Public Schools with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What are the test scores in Northwest Public Schools?
Across schools in Northwest Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 71.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 68.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Northwest Public Schools compare to other districts in Nebraska?
Northwest Public Schools has an average school rating of 7.4/10 across 5 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
- 7.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 71.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 68.1%
How we rate schools
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Compare Northwest Public Schools with neighboring districts in the state.
- Omaha Public Schools (112)
- Lincoln Public Schools (78)
- Millard Public Schools (36)
- Grand Island Public Schools (23)
- Papillion La Vista Community Schools (22)
- Bellevue Public Schools (21)
- Elkhorn Public Schools (20)
- Kearney Public Schools (15)
- Fremont Public Schools (14)
- Westside Community Schools (14)
- Norfolk Public Schools (12)
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- Gretna Public Schools (11)
- Columbus Public Schools (9)
- Educational Service Unit 03 (9)
- Bennington Public Schools (8)
- Educational Service Unit 13 (8)
- Hastings Public Schools (8)
- Lexington Public Schools (8)
- Ralston Public Schools (8)
- Schuyler Community Schools (8)
- Scottsbluff Public Schools (8)
- So Sioux City Community Schs (8)
- Beatrice Public Schools (6)
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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