For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 963 students in Butler County, NE (there are 2 private schools, serving 541 private students). 64% of all K-12 students in Butler County, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Butler County, NE are Bellwood Elementary School, Elementary School At Brainard and David City Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Butler County, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 48% statewide average). Schools in Butler County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Butler County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bellwood Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
612 Park St
Bellwood, NE 68624
(402) 538-4805
Bellwood, NE 68624
(402) 538-4805
Grades: PK-6
| 98 students
Rank: #22.
Elementary School At Brainard
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
212 S Madison
Brainard, NE 68626
(402) 545-2081
Brainard, NE 68626
(402) 545-2081
Grades: PK-6
| 128 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
David City Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
826 E St
David City, NE 68632
(402) 367-3779
David City, NE 68632
(402) 367-3779
Grades: PK-6
| 300 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
David City Secondary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
750 D St
David City, NE 68632
(402) 367-3187
David City, NE 68632
(402) 367-3187
Grades: 7-12
| 279 students
Rank: #55.
Elementary School At Dwight
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
292 N 1st St
Dwight, NE 68635
(402) 566-2445
Dwight, NE 68635
(402) 566-2445
Grades: PK-6
| 38 students
Rank: #66.
High School At Brainard
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
212 S Madison
Brainard, NE 68626
(402) 545-2081
Brainard, NE 68626
(402) 545-2081
Grades: 7-12
| 120 students
Butler County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
101 Ash Box 184
Abie, NE 68001
(402) 543-2347
Abie, NE 68001
(402) 543-2347
Grades: PK-8
| 11 students
96 Elm St Po Box 75
Bruno, NE 68014
(402) 543-2302
Bruno, NE 68014
(402) 543-2302
Grades: PK-8
| 2 students
341 Beech St Box 100
Linwood, NE 68036
(402) 666-5617
Linwood, NE 68036
(402) 666-5617
Grades: K-8
| 7 students
400 East Spruce
Rising City, NE 68658
(402) 542-2216
Rising City, NE 68658
(402) 542-2216
Grades: PK-6
| 32 students
400 East Spruce
Rising City, NE 68658
(402) 542-2216
Rising City, NE 68658
(402) 542-2216
Grades: 7-12
| 49 students
4411 O Road
Bellwood, NE 68624
(402) 539-2195
Bellwood, NE 68624
(402) 539-2195
Grades: PK-8
| 10 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Butler County, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Butler County, NE include Bellwood Elementary School, Elementary School At Brainard and David City Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Butler County, NE?
6 public schools are located in Butler County, NE.
What percentage of students in Butler County, NE go to public school?
64% of all K-12 students in Butler County, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Butler County, NE?
Butler County, NE public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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