For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,114 students in Gage County, NE.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Gage County, NE are Freeman Elementary-adams, Lincoln Elementary School and Beatrice Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gage County, NE public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Gage County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Gage County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Freeman Elementary-adams
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
415 Eighth St
Adams, NE 68301
(402) 988-2525
Adams, NE 68301
(402) 988-2525
Grades: PK-10
| 282 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 N 19th
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1575
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1575
Grades: PK-2
| 193 students
Rank: #33.
Beatrice Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
215 N 5th St
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1545
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1545
Grades: 6-8
| 440 students
Rank: #44.
Southern Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
315 W 2nd St
Blue Springs, NE 68318
(402) 645-3359
Blue Springs, NE 68318
(402) 645-3359
Grades: PK-6
| 199 students
Gage County 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
201 S Cedar St
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1585
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1585
Grades: PK-5
| 266 students
Compass Learning Community (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
2920 East Court Street
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 239-7021
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 239-7021
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1300 N 14th St
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1566
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1566
Grades: PK-5
| 398 students
400 S 7th St
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1580
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1580
Grades: 3-5
| 207 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Gage County, NE?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Gage County, NE include Freeman Elementary-adams, Lincoln Elementary School and Beatrice Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Gage County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Gage County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gage County?
Gage County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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