For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 988 students in Boone County, NE (there are 1 private school, serving 117 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Boone County, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Boone County, NE are Boone Central Elem-albion, Boone Central High School and Boone Central Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Boone County, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Boone County 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 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Boone County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Boone Central Elem-albion
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
605 S 6th
Albion, NE 68620
(402) 395-2134
Albion, NE 68620
(402) 395-2134
Grades: PK-4
| 272 students
Rank: #22.
Boone Central High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
605 S 6th St
Albion, NE 68620
(402) 395-2134
Albion, NE 68620
(402) 395-2134
Grades: 9-12
| 204 students
Rank: #33.
Boone Central Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
605 S 6th
Albion, NE 68620
(402) 395-2134
Albion, NE 68620
(402) 395-2134
Grades: 5-8
| 177 students
Rank: #44.
Riverside High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
408 W Dayton St
Cedar Rapids, NE 68627
(308) 358-0640
Cedar Rapids, NE 68627
(308) 358-0640
Grades: 9-12
| 73 students
Rank: #55.
Riverside Elementary - Cedar Rapids
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
408 W Dayton St
Cedar Rapids, NE 68627
(308) 358-0640
Cedar Rapids, NE 68627
(308) 358-0640
Grades: PK-5
| 79 students
Rank: #66.
St. Edward High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 Clark St
Saint Edward, NE 68660
(402) 678-2282
Saint Edward, NE 68660
(402) 678-2282
Grades: 7-12
| 75 students
Rank: #77.
St. Edward Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 Clark St
Saint Edward, NE 68660
(402) 678-2282
Saint Edward, NE 68660
(402) 678-2282
Grades: PK-6
| 108 students
Boone County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
100 East 5th Box 98
Belgrade, NE 68623
(308) 357-1150
Belgrade, NE 68623
(308) 357-1150
Grades: PK-8
| 10 students
203 E Widaman Box 240
Petersburg, NE 68652
(402) 386-5302
Petersburg, NE 68652
(402) 386-5302
Grades: PK-6
| 40 students
1703 310th Ave
Albion, NE 68620
(402) 386-5640
Albion, NE 68620
(402) 386-5640
Grades: PK-8
| 7 students
2202 130th Ave
Albion, NE 68620
(402) 395-2320
Albion, NE 68620
(402) 395-2320
Grades: PK-8
| 10 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Boone County, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Boone County, NE include Boone Central Elem-albion, Boone Central High School and Boone Central Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Boone County?
7 public schools are located in Boone County.
What percentage of students in Boone County go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Boone County are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Boone County?
Boone County public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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