For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 239 students in Pender, NE.
The top ranked public elementary school in Pender, NE is Pender Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pender, NE public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 87% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Pender have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in Pender, NE (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pender Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
609 Whitney St
Pender, NE 68047
(402) 385-3244
Pender, NE 68047
(402) 385-3244
Grades: PK-6
| 239 students
Pender, Nebraska ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1442 V Road
Pender, NE 68047
(402) 385-2592
Pender, NE 68047
(402) 385-2592
Grades: PK-8
| 9 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Pender, NE?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Pender, NE include Pender Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Pender?
1 public elementary schools are located in Pender.
What is the racial composition of students in Pender?
Pender public elementary schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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