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Best Holt County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 2,022 students in Holt County, NE (there are 4 private schools, serving 459 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in Holt County, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Holt County, NE are Atkinson Elementary School, Chambers High School and West Holt High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Holt County, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Holt County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Holt County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Atkinson Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1000 N Main
Atkinson, NE 68713
(402) 925-5483
Gr: PK-6 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Chambers High School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
201 South A St
Chambers, NE 68725
(402) 482-5233
Gr: 7-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
West Holt High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1000 N Main
Atkinson, NE 68713
(402) 925-2890
Gr: 7-12 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Summerland Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
51293 857th Rd
Ewing, NE 68735
(402) 626-7534
Gr: PK-6 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Stuart Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
404 E 2nd
Stuart, NE 68780
(402) 924-3302
Gr: PK-6 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #66.
Chambers Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
201 South A St
Chambers, NE 68725
(402) 482-5233
Gr: PK-6 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #77.
O'neill High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
540 E Hynes
Oneill, NE 68763
(402) 336-1544
Gr: 7-12 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #88.
Stuart High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
404 E 2nd
Stuart, NE 68780
(402) 924-3302
Gr: 7-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #99.
O'neill Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 N 4th Street
Oneill, NE 68763
(402) 336-1400
Gr: PK-6 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1010.
Summerland High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
51293 857th Rd
Ewing, NE 68735
(402) 626-7534
Gr: 7-12 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
West Holt Little Paws Preschool
1000 N Main Street
Atkinson, NE 68713
(402) 925-2848
Gr: PK | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Holt County, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in Holt County, NE include Atkinson Elementary School, Chambers High School and West Holt High School.
How many public schools are located in Holt County?
11 public schools are located in Holt County.
What percentage of students in Holt County go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in Holt County are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Holt County?
Holt County public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Holt County are often viewed compared to one another?

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