For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,212 students in Blair, NE (there are , serving 166 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Blair, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Blair, NE are Blair Deerfield Elementary School, Blair South Preschool and Blair Arbor Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Blair, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Blair have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Blair, NE (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Blair Deerfield Elementary School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1100 Deerfield Blvd
Blair, NE 68008
(402) 426-5123
Blair, NE 68008
(402) 426-5123
Grades: PK-5
| 388 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Blair South Preschool
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1616 Butler St
Blair, NE 68008
(402) 426-2229
Blair, NE 68008
(402) 426-2229
Grades: PK
| 130 students
Rank: #33.
Blair Arbor Park Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1717 Adams St
Blair, NE 68008
(402) 426-2735
Blair, NE 68008
(402) 426-2735
Grades: PK-5
| 521 students
Rank: #44.
Gerald Otte Blair Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
555 Jackson St
Blair, NE 68008
(402) 426-3678
Blair, NE 68008
(402) 426-3678
Grades: 6-8
| 476 students
Rank: #55.
Blair High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
440 N 10th St
Blair, NE 68008
(402) 426-4941
Blair, NE 68008
(402) 426-4941
Grades: 9-12
| 697 students
Blair, Nebraska ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1326 Park St
Blair, NE 68008
(402) 426-3835
Blair, NE 68008
(402) 426-3835
Grades: PK-2
| 172 students
2232 Washington, Po Box 288
Blair, NE 68008
(402) 426-3135
Blair, NE 68008
(402) 426-3135
Grades: PK-3
| 81 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Blair, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Blair, NE include Blair Deerfield Elementary School, Blair South Preschool and Blair Arbor Park Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Blair?
5 public schools are located in Blair.
What percentage of students in Blair go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Blair are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Blair?
Blair public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Blair are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Blair include: Blair Deerfield Elementary School vs. Blair South Preschool, Blair South Preschool vs. Blair Deerfield Elementary School
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