U.S. News & World Report Recognizes Eight Kearney Public Schools

U.S. News & World Report Recognizes Eight Kearney Public Schools
Among the 2025 Best Elementary and Middle Schools in Nebraska 

Washington, D.C. – Eight Kearney Schools have been ranked among the 2025 Best Elementary and Middle School rankings by U.S. News & World Report. The ranking focuses on state assessments of students who were proficient or above proficient in mathematics and reading/language arts while accounting for student backgrounds, achievement in core subjects, and how well schools are educating their students. The rankings include more than 79,000 public elementary and middle schools across the country.

Five KPS elementary schools were ranked among the 2025 Best in Nebraska: Bryant, Buffalo Hills, Central, Kenwood, Meadowlark, Park, and Windy Hills

Horizon Middle Schools was listed among the top Nebraska Middle Schools.  

"Being recognized by U.S. News & World Report as some of the 2025 Best Elementary and Middle Schools in Nebraska is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our students, teachers, staff, and the entire Kearney community,” states Jason Mundorf, KPS Superintendent.  “These rankings reflect our commitment to providing high-quality education and fostering a supportive learning environment. We are proud of the achievements of our schools and will continue striving for excellence in education for all our students."

The 2025 Best Elementary and Best Middle Schools rankings are based on publicly available data from the U.S. Department of Education. 

Each of the eight schools received a plaque and banner to display their designation.