Windy Hills Elementary School

Windy Hills Elementary School serves 255 students in grades pre-kindergarten through fifth in Kearney, Nebraska. This regular public school maintains a manageable 17:1 student-teacher ratio with 15 full-time equivalent teachers, creating an environment where students can receive meaningful individual attention. The school demonstrates strong academic performance, earning a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranking 149th among Nebraska's 974 elementary schools, placing it in the 85th percentile statewide.

Students show solid proficiency rates, with 72% meeting or exceeding standards in English Language Arts and reading, and an impressive 77% achieving proficiency in mathematics. These results reflect the school's commitment to helping students build strong foundational skills across core subjects. Windy Hills Elementary is situated in a stable community where the median household income reaches $73,450 and 42% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher.

The neighborhood's median home value of $258,000 and relatively low poverty rate of 12.1% contribute to a supportive environment for learning. Located in the town setting of Kearney, the school benefits from being part of a close-knit community that values education while offering families access to both small-town charm and educational opportunities.