For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 71 students in Butte, NE.
The top ranked public school in Butte, NE is Boyd County Elementary (Butte). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Butte, NE public school have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Butte have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Butte, NE (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Boyd County Elementary (Butte)
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
402 Butte St
Butte, NE 68722
(402) 775-2201
Butte, NE 68722
(402) 775-2201
Grades: PK-4
| 71 students
Butte, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
402 Butte St Po Box 139
Butte, NE 68722
(402) 775-2201
Butte, NE 68722
(402) 775-2201
Grades: PK-6
| 83 students
402 Butte St Po Box 139
Butte, NE 68722
(402) 775-2201
Butte, NE 68722
(402) 775-2201
Grades: 7-12
| 53 students
402 Butte St
Butte, NE 68722
(402) 775-2201
Butte, NE 68722
(402) 775-2201
Grades: PK-4
| 138 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Butte, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Butte, NE include Boyd County Elementary (Butte).
How many public schools are located in Butte?
1 public schools are located in Butte.
What is the racial composition of students in Butte?
Butte public schools minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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