For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 389 students in Brown County, NE.
The top ranked public schools in Brown County, NE are Ainsworth Elementary School, Ainsworth Middle School and Ainsworth High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brown County, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Brown County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Brown County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ainsworth Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
520 E 2nd St
Ainsworth, NE 69210
(402) 387-2083
Ainsworth, NE 69210
(402) 387-2083
Grades: PK-4
| 127 students
Rank: #22.
Ainsworth Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
520 E 2nd St
Ainsworth, NE 69210
(402) 387-2082
Ainsworth, NE 69210
(402) 387-2082
Grades: 5-8
| 112 students
Rank: #33.
Ainsworth High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
520 E 2nd St
Ainsworth, NE 69210
(402) 387-2082
Ainsworth, NE 69210
(402) 387-2082
Grades: 9-12
| 114 students
Rank: n/an/a
119 North Main
Ainsworth, NE 69210
(402) 387-1035
Ainsworth, NE 69210
(402) 387-1035
Grades: PK
| 36 students
Brown County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Rr 2 Box 158
Ainsworth, NE 69210
(402) 387-1668
Ainsworth, NE 69210
(402) 387-1668
Grades: PK-8
| 16 students
Po Box 65
Ainsworth, NE 69210
(402) 387-2459
Ainsworth, NE 69210
(402) 387-2459
Grades: K-8
| 1 students
Rr 2 Box 241 A
Ainsworth, NE 69210
(402) 387-1679
Ainsworth, NE 69210
(402) 387-1679
Grades: PK-8
| 9 students
520 E 2nd St Po Box 65
Ainsworth, NE 69210
(402) 722-4418
Ainsworth, NE 69210
(402) 722-4418
Grades: PK-6
| 14 students
Hc 65 Box 105
Ainsworth, NE 69210
(402) 387-1529
Ainsworth, NE 69210
(402) 387-1529
Grades: PK-8
| 9 students
Rr 1 Box 120
Ainsworth, NE 69210
(402) 387-2190
Ainsworth, NE 69210
(402) 387-2190
Grades: PK-8
| 8 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Brown County, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Brown County, NE include Ainsworth Elementary School, Ainsworth Middle School and Ainsworth High School.
How many public schools are located in Brown County?
4 public schools are located in Brown County.
What is the racial composition of students in Brown County?
Brown County public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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