For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,226 students in Aurora, NE.
The top ranked public schools in Aurora, NE are Aurora Elementary School, Aurora Middle School and Aurora High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Aurora, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Aurora have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Aurora, NE (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Aurora Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 H St
Aurora, NE 68818
(402) 694-6923
Aurora, NE 68818
(402) 694-6923
Grades: PK-5
| 513 students
Rank: #22.
Aurora Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 L St
Aurora, NE 68818
(402) 694-6923
Aurora, NE 68818
(402) 694-6923
Grades: 6-8
| 269 students
Rank: #33.
Aurora High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 M St
Aurora, NE 68818
(402) 694-6923
Aurora, NE 68818
(402) 694-6923
Grades: 9-12
| 374 students
Rank: n/an/a
Aurora Preschool
Magnet School
409 J Street
Aurora, NE 68818
(402) 694-6923
Aurora, NE 68818
(402) 694-6923
Grades: PK
| 70 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Aurora, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Aurora, NE include Aurora Elementary School, Aurora Middle School and Aurora High School.
How many public schools are located in Aurora?
4 public schools are located in Aurora.
What is the racial composition of students in Aurora?
Aurora public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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