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Best Phelps County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 1,531 students in Phelps County, NE (there are 1 private school, serving 63 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Phelps County, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Phelps County, NE are Loomis Elementary School, Holdrege Middle School and Bertrand Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Phelps 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 49% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Phelps County have an average ranking of 6/10, 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 Phelps County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Loomis Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
101 Bryan St
Loomis, NE 68958
(308) 876-2111
Gr: PK-6 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Holdrege Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
600 14th Ave
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-5421
Gr: 5-8 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Bertrand Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
503 School St
Bertrand, NE 68927
(308) 472-3427
Gr: PK-6 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Loomis Secondary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
101 Bryan St
Loomis, NE 68958
(308) 876-2111
Gr: 7-12 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Bertrand High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
503 School St
Bertrand, NE 68927
(308) 472-3427
Gr: 7-12 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #66.
Holdrege High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
600 12th Ave
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-6558
Gr: 9-12 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #77.
Holdrege Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 Broadway St
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-4339
Gr: PK-4 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
Holdrege Public Schools Early Childhood Educational Center
1700 Broadway St
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-4048
Gr: PK | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 26%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Phelps County, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in Phelps County, NE include Loomis Elementary School, Holdrege Middle School and Bertrand Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Phelps County?
8 public schools are located in Phelps County.
What percentage of students in Phelps County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Phelps County are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Phelps County?
Phelps 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).

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