Top 3 Best Aurora Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,227 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 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Aurora, NE (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Aurora Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
300 H St
Aurora, NE 68818
(402) 694-6923
Grades: PK-5
| 516 students
Rank: #22.
Aurora Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
300 L St
Aurora, NE 68818
(402) 694-6923
Grades: 6-8
| 265 students
Rank: #33.
Aurora High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
300 M St
Aurora, NE 68818
(402) 694-6923
Grades: 9-12
| 372 students
Rank: n/an/a
Aurora Preschool
409 J Street
Aurora, NE 68818
(402) 694-6923
Grades: PK
| 74 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 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

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