For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 932 students in Phelps County, NE.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Phelps County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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 Phelps County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Loomis Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 Bryan St
Loomis, NE 68958
(308) 876-2111
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:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 14th Ave
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-5421
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:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
503 School St
Bertrand, NE 68927
(308) 472-3427
Bertrand, NE 68927
(308) 472-3427
Gr: PK-6 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Holdrege Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Broadway St
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-4339
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-4339
Gr: PK-4 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Phelps County, NE?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Phelps County, NE include Loomis Elementary School, Holdrege Middle School and Bertrand Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Phelps County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Phelps County.
What is the racial composition of students in Phelps County?
Phelps County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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