For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,468 students in Cuming County, NE (there are 3 private schools, serving 615 private students). 70% of all K-12 students in Cuming County, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Cuming County, NE are West Point Elementary School, Wisner-pilger Elementary School and West Point - Beemer Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cuming County, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 48% statewide average). Schools in Cuming County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Cuming County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Point Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1200 East Washington
West Point, NE 68788
(402) 372-5507
West Point, NE 68788
(402) 372-5507
Grades: PK-4
| 281 students
Rank: #22.
Wisner-pilger Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
801 18th St
Wisner, NE 68791
(402) 529-6465
Wisner, NE 68791
(402) 529-6465
Grades: PK-6
| 241 students
Rank: #33.
West Point - Beemer Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1200 E Washington
West Point, NE 68788
(402) 372-5546
West Point, NE 68788
(402) 372-5546
Grades: 5-8
| 191 students
Rank: #44.
Bancroft-rosalie Jr/sr High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
708 Main St
Bancroft, NE 68004
(402) 648-3336
Bancroft, NE 68004
(402) 648-3336
Grades: 7-12
| 143 students
Rank: #55.
Wisner-pilger High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
801 18th St
Wisner, NE 68791
(402) 529-3249
Wisner, NE 68791
(402) 529-3249
Grades: 7-12
| 197 students
Rank: #66.
West Point-beemer High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1200 E Washington
West Point, NE 68788
(402) 372-5546
West Point, NE 68788
(402) 372-5546
Grades: 9-12
| 245 students
Rank: #77.
Bancroft-rosalie Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
708 Main St
Bancroft, NE 68004
(402) 648-3336
Bancroft, NE 68004
(402) 648-3336
Grades: PK-6
| 170 students
Cuming County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
815 3rd St Box 10
Beemer, NE 68716
(402) 528-3232
Beemer, NE 68716
(402) 528-3232
Grades: PK-6
| 57 students
815 3rd St
West Point, NE 68788
(402) 528-3232
West Point, NE 68788
(402) 528-3232
Grades: PK-4
| 25 students
708 Main St
Bancroft, NE 68004
(402) 648-3336
Bancroft, NE 68004
(402) 648-3336
Grades: 7-8
| 34 students
801 12th St
Wisner, NE 68791
(402) 529-6465
Wisner, NE 68791
(402) 529-6465
Grades: 5-6
| 74 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Cuming County, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Cuming County, NE include West Point Elementary School, Wisner-pilger Elementary School and West Point - Beemer Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Cuming County, NE?
7 public schools are located in Cuming County, NE.
What percentage of students in Cuming County, NE go to public school?
70% of all K-12 students in Cuming County, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cuming County, NE?
Cuming County, NE public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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