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Alma Schools - Photo by J. L. TorreyFounded on the belief that all students have a right to quality education within an environment of respect and compassion, the Alma school system provides a disciplined environment that encourages the development of vision, determination, perseverance and accomplishment. With an enrollment of 330 in grades K-12, Alma schools have an average of 11 students for each teacher, far below the national average and even below the Nebraska state average of 14 students per teacher.

Academically, Alma schools are far above the norm in all areas, scoring on average in the 93rd percentile in reading (state average 86%), 96th percentile in writing (state average 85%) and 96th percentile in mathAlma Schools (state average 82%).

Alma Public Schools have also enjoyed a graduation rate of 96.25% over the past five years, dramatically higher than the national average. Not coincidentally, the daily attendance rate is 96.45%.

If you’re looking for a town where education matters, Alma is for you. To learn more, visit the Alma Schools Web site at http://www.esu11.org/alma/home.htmlopens in new window.