For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 670 students in Burt County, NE.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Burt County, NE are Oakland Craig Elementary School, Northeast Elementary At Lyons and Elementary School At Tekamah. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burt County, NE public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Burt County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Burt County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oakland Craig Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 N Brewster Ave
Oakland, NE 68045
(402) 685-5631
Oakland, NE 68045
(402) 685-5631
Grades: PK-6
| 223 students
Rank: #22.
Northeast Elementary At Lyons
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 S 5th St
Lyons, NE 68038
(402) 687-2363
Lyons, NE 68038
(402) 687-2363
Grades: PK-6
| 150 students
Rank: #33.
Elementary School At Tekamah
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
112 N 13th St
Tekamah, NE 68061
(402) 374-2154
Tekamah, NE 68061
(402) 374-2154
Grades: PK-6
| 297 students
Burt County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2076 Old Hwy 118
Decatur, NE 68020
(402) 349-5284
Decatur, NE 68020
(402) 349-5284
Grades: PK-8
| 6 students
923 S Broadway Po Box 157
Decatur, NE 68020
(402) 349-5382
Decatur, NE 68020
(402) 349-5382
Grades: PK-6
| 11 students
309 N Davis
Oakland, NE 68045
(402) 685-5661
Oakland, NE 68045
(402) 685-5661
Grades: 7-8
| 69 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Burt County, NE?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Burt County, NE include Oakland Craig Elementary School, Northeast Elementary At Lyons and Elementary School At Tekamah.
How many public elementary schools are located in Burt County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Burt County.
What is the racial composition of students in Burt County?
Burt County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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