Arlington Elementary School

Arlington Elementary School serves 368 students in pre-K through sixth grade in Arlington, Nebraska. With a student-teacher ratio of 11.9:1, classes stay small enough for individual attention — a meaningful advantage in the early grades where foundational skills take hold. The school earns a composite score of 9.0/10 and an Exceptional rating on MySchoolScout's scale.

Academic performance and growth both score 9.4/10, reflecting strong outcomes across the student body and consistent year-over-year gains. Those numbers translate directly to competitive standing: Arlington Elementary ranks 22nd among 530 Nebraska elementary schools and sits in the top 2% of all 966 public schools statewide, outperforming 98% of its peers. Among the two public schools in the Arlington area, it holds the top position.

Families searching for a high-performing public elementary in eastern Nebraska will find Arlington Elementary stands out even within a competitive state pool. The combination of strong academic scores and high growth suggests the school isn't just enrolling high-performing students — it's actively advancing them.

Located in a rural area, Arlington Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.