For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,047 students in Box Butte County, NE.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Box Butte County, NE are Hemingford Elementary School, Grandview Elementary School and Alliance Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Box Butte County, NE public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Box Butte County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Box Butte County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hemingford Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
911 Niobrara Ave
Hemingford, NE 69348
(308) 487-3328
Hemingford, NE 69348
(308) 487-3328
Gr: PK-6 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Grandview Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
615 Grand
Alliance, NE 69301
(308) 762-4519
Alliance, NE 69301
(308) 762-4519
Gr: 3-5 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Alliance Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11th & Laramie
Alliance, NE 69301
(308) 762-3079
Alliance, NE 69301
(308) 762-3079
Gr: 6-8 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
700 Black Hills
Alliance, NE 69301
(308) 762-4093
Alliance, NE 69301
(308) 762-4093
Gr: PK-2 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Box Butte County, NE?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Box Butte County, NE include Hemingford Elementary School, Grandview Elementary School and Alliance Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Box Butte County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Box Butte County.
What is the racial composition of students in Box Butte County?
Box Butte County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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