Best Public Schools in Tilden, NE

The city of Tilden, Nebraska is home to two schools - Elkhorn Valley Elementary School and Elkhorn Valley High School, both part of the Elkhorn Valley Schools district. While the elementary school is a standout performer, the high school lags behind in terms of academic achievement and school rankings.

Elkhorn Valley Elementary School consistently ranks in the top 25% of Nebraska elementary schools, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's test scores significantly exceed the state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, and it has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 19.3%. Additionally, the school spends $19,770 per student, which is higher than the state average.

In contrast, Elkhorn Valley High School ranks in the bottom third of Nebraska high schools, earning only a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The high school's test scores are more mixed, with some metrics exceeding the state average but others falling short. Both schools have relatively high percentages of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, at 27.41% for the elementary school and 29.81% for the high school, suggesting potential socioeconomic challenges in the district.