For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 444 students in Perkins County, NE (there are 1 private school, serving 15 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Perkins County, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Perkins County, NE are Perkins County Junior- Senior High School and Perkins County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Perkins County, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 48% statewide average). Schools in Perkins County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 Perkins County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Perkins County Junior- Senior High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
740 Sherman Ave
Grant, NE 69140
(308) 352-4735
Grant, NE 69140
(308) 352-4735
Grades: 7-12
| 180 students
Rank: #22.
Perkins County Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
419 Logan Ave
Grant, NE 69140
(308) 352-4313
Grant, NE 69140
(308) 352-4313
Grades: PK-6
| 264 students
Perkins County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
501 S Ford Ave, Po Box 501
Madrid, NE 69150
(308) 326-4201
Madrid, NE 69150
(308) 326-4201
Grades: 6-8
| 75 students
501 S Ford Ave
Madrid, NE 69150
(308) 228-4201
Madrid, NE 69150
(308) 228-4201
Grades: PK-6
| 49 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Perkins County, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Perkins County, NE include Perkins County Junior- Senior High School and Perkins County Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Perkins County, NE?
2 public schools are located in Perkins County, NE.
What percentage of students in Perkins County, NE go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Perkins County, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Perkins County, NE?
Perkins 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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