For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 166 students in 69356, NE.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 69356, NE are Lake Minatare School and Minatare Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» elementary schools in zipcode 69356 have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in 69356, NE have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best 69356, NE ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake Minatare School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
280548 County Road K
Minatare, NE 69356
(308) 783-1134
Minatare, NE 69356
(308) 783-1134
Gr: PK-5 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Minatare Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
805 7th St
Minatare, NE 69356
(308) 783-1255
Minatare, NE 69356
(308) 783-1255
Gr: PK-6 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
1107 7th Street
Minatare, NE 69356
(308) 783-1733
Minatare, NE 69356
(308) 783-1733
Gr: 6-8 | 39 students Minority enrollment: 59%
69356, Nebraska ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
330132 County Road L
Minatare, NE 69356
(308) 783-1030
Minatare, NE 69356
(308) 783-1030
Gr: PK-8 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 69356, NE?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 69356, NE include Lake Minatare School and Minatare Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 69356?
3 public elementary schools are located in 69356.
What is the racial composition of students in 69356?
69356 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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