Ashland-greenwood Elementary School

Ashland-Greenwood Elementary serves 257 students across pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Ashland, Nebraska. The school earns an Exceptional composite score of 9.0 out of 10, with an academic score of 9.5 and a growth score of 9.8. That growth figure carries real weight — it measures year-over-year student advancement, and a 9.8 places Ashland-Greenwood ahead of almost every public school in Nebraska on that dimension alone.

The statewide picture reinforces it. The school ranks #19 out of 966 Nebraska public schools, outperforming 98% of all schools in the state. Among Nebraska's 530 elementary schools specifically, it sits at #18 — a top-4% result in a large field.

The school operates at a 12.2-to-1 student-teacher ratio, allowing teachers to work more closely with individual students. Ashland-Greenwood also holds the top spot among the four public schools in town, making it the clear first choice for local families. For parents comparing elementary options across the region, the data points in one direction: this is among the strongest-performing public elementary schools in Nebraska.

Located in a rural area, Ashland-greenwood 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.