Public schools in Scottsbluff, NE
12 open public schools with an address in Scottsbluff, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,373
12 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.1:1
Nebraska median 12.5:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Scottsbluff public schools
The federal directory lists 12 public schools in Scottsbluff, NE: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, 4 combined or other. The 12 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,373 students, an average of 281 per school. The largest campus is Scottsbluff Senior High School (1,064 students), and the largest elementary school is Westmoor Elementary School (408).
Scottsbluff Public Schools operates the most schools here (7), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 12.1:1, similar to the statewide school median of 12.5:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 57% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Scottsbluff
Elementary schools in Scottsbluff
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Heights Elementary Sch Scottsbluff Public Schools | PK–05 | 279 | 11.9:1 | |
| Longfellow Elementary School Scottsbluff Public Schools | PK–05 | 379 | 15.3:1 | |
| Roosevelt Elementary School Scottsbluff Public Schools | PK–05 | 280 | 12.2:1 | |
| Westmoor Elementary School Scottsbluff Public Schools | PK–05 | 408 | 14.8:1 |
Middle schools in Scottsbluff
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluffs Middle School Scottsbluff Public Schools | 06–08 | 754 | 15:1 |
High schools in Scottsbluff
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lifelinks-Nebraska Educational Service Unit 13 · Special Education School | 12–12 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| Scottsbluff Senior High School Scottsbluff Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,064 | 16.7:1 | |
| Valts Educational Service Unit 13 · Alternative School | 10–12 | 0 | 0:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Scottsbluff
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood Learning Center Scottsbluff Public Schools | PK–PK | 180 | 15:1 | |
| Early Learning Center Educational Service Unit 13 | PK–PK | 15 | 3:1 | |
| Meridian School Educational Service Unit 13 · Special Education School | PK–12 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| Western Nebrask Child Dev Center (Wncdc) Educational Service Unit 13 | PK–PK | 14 | 7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White47.2%
- Hispanic47%
- Black0.8%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial2.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 9 Scottsbluff schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,373 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Scottsbluff
How many public schools are in Scottsbluff, NE?
The current NCES directory lists 12 open public schools with a location address in Scottsbluff: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, 4 combined or other. Together they reported 3,373 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Scottsbluff?
Schools with an address in Scottsbluff belong to 2 education agencies, led by Scottsbluff Public Schools (7 schools), Educational Service Unit 13 (5 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Scottsbluff?
Scottsbluff Senior High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Scottsbluff, with 1,064 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Scottsbluff?
No school with an address in Scottsbluff is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Nebraska.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Scottsbluff schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Scottsbluff public schools is 12.1:1, similar to the Nebraska school median of 12.5:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Scottsbluff guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Nebraska cities