For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,227 students in Burt County, NE.
The top ranked public schools in Burt County, NE are Oakland Craig Junior-senior High School, Elementary School At Tekamah and Oakland Craig Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burt County, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 48% statewide average). Schools in Burt County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Burt County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oakland Craig Junior-senior High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
309 N Davis
Oakland, NE 68045
(402) 685-5661
Oakland, NE 68045
(402) 685-5661
Grades: 7-12
| 190 students
Rank: #22.
Elementary School At Tekamah
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
112 N 13th St
Tekamah, NE 68061
(402) 374-2154
Tekamah, NE 68061
(402) 374-2154
Grades: PK-6
| 306 students
Rank: #33.
Oakland Craig Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 N Brewster Ave
Oakland, NE 68045
(402) 685-5631
Oakland, NE 68045
(402) 685-5631
Grades: PK-6
| 219 students
Rank: #44.
Northeast Secondary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 S 5th St
Lyons, NE 68038
(402) 687-2349
Lyons, NE 68038
(402) 687-2349
Grades: 7-12
| 126 students
Rank: #55.
Northeast Elementary At Lyons
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 S 5th St
Lyons, NE 68038
(402) 687-2363
Lyons, NE 68038
(402) 687-2363
Grades: PK-6
| 156 students
Rank: #66.
High School At Tekamah
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
112 N 13th St
Tekamah, NE 68061
(402) 374-2156
Tekamah, NE 68061
(402) 374-2156
Grades: 7-12
| 230 students
Burt County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2076 Old Hwy 118
Decatur, NE 68020
(402) 349-5284
Decatur, NE 68020
(402) 349-5284
Grades: PK-8
| 6 students
923 S Broadway Po Box 157
Decatur, NE 68020
(402) 349-5382
Decatur, NE 68020
(402) 349-5382
Grades: PK-6
| 11 students
309 N Davis
Oakland, NE 68045
(402) 685-5661
Oakland, NE 68045
(402) 685-5661
Grades: 7-8
| 69 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Burt County, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Burt County, NE include Oakland Craig Junior-senior High School, Elementary School At Tekamah and Oakland Craig Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Burt County, NE?
6 public schools are located in Burt County, NE.
What is the racial composition of students in Burt County, NE?
Burt County, NE public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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