For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 533 students in Antelope County, NE (there are , serving 119 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in Antelope County, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in Antelope County, NE are Elgin Elementary School, Elgin High School and Eastward Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Antelope County, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Antelope County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Antelope County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elgin Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 N 4th St
Elgin, NE 68636
(402) 843-2455
Elgin, NE 68636
(402) 843-2455
Gr: PK-6 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Elgin High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 N 4th St
Elgin, NE 68636
(402) 843-2455
Elgin, NE 68636
(402) 843-2455
Gr: 7-12 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Eastward Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 J St
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 887-5290
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 887-5290
Gr: 3-6 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Neligh-oakdale High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 J St
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 887-4166
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 887-4166
Gr: 7-12 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
Clearwater Learning Center
Special Education School
501 Iowa Street
Clearwater, NE 68726
(402) 485-2061
Clearwater, NE 68726
(402) 485-2061
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
500 West 8th St
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 887-4754
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 887-4754
Gr: PK-2 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Antelope County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Central Learning Center South (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
212 Main St
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 887-5041
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 887-5041
501 Iowa Street
Clearwater, NE 68726
(402) 485-2505
Clearwater, NE 68726
(402) 485-2505
Gr: 7-8 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
501 Iowa St
Clearwater, NE 68726
(402) 485-2505
Clearwater, NE 68726
(402) 485-2505
Gr: 9-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
425 E 4th St
Orchard, NE 68764
(402) 893-3215
Orchard, NE 68764
(402) 893-3215
Gr: 5-8 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
600 J St, Po Box 149
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 887-4166
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 887-4166
Gr: PK-6 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
425 East 4th Street
Orchard, NE 68764
(402) 893-3215
Orchard, NE 68764
(402) 893-3215
Gr: 7-8 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
501 Iowa St
Clearwater, NE 68726
(402) 485-2505
Clearwater, NE 68726
(402) 485-2505
Gr: PK-6 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
425 East 4th St
Orchard, NE 68764
(402) 893-3215
Orchard, NE 68764
(402) 893-3215
Gr: PK-6 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
501 Iowa Street
Clearwater, NE 68726
(402) 485-2505
Clearwater, NE 68726
(402) 485-2505
Gr: 7-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
425 East 4th St
Orchard, NE 68764
(402) 893-2065
Orchard, NE 68764
(402) 893-2065
Gr: 7-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
85748 528th Ave
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 842-2615
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 842-2615
Gr: PK-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
85765-527th Ave
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 887-5007
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 887-5007
Gr: PK-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Antelope County, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in Antelope County, NE include Elgin Elementary School, Elgin High School and Eastward Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Antelope County?
6 public schools are located in Antelope County.
What percentage of students in Antelope County go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in Antelope County are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Antelope County?
Antelope County public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Antelope County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Antelope County include: Neligh-oakdale High School vs. Elgin High School, Elgin Elementary School vs. Elgin High School, Elgin High School vs. Neligh-oakdale High School
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