Top 5 Best Clay County Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 696 students in Clay County, NE.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Clay County, NE are Sutton Elementary School, Sandy Creek Middle School and Sandy Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clay County, NE public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Clay County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% 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 Clay County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sutton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1107 N Saunders
Sutton, NE 68979
(402) 773-4423
Grades: PK-6
| 240 students
Rank: #22.
Sandy Creek Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
30671 Highway 14
Fairfield, NE 68938
(402) 762-3561
Grades: 6-8
| 96 students
Rank: #33.
Sandy Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
30671 Hwy 14
Fairfield, NE 68938
(402) 726-2412
Grades: PK-5
| 209 students
Rank: #44.
Harvard Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
506 East North Street
Harvard, NE 68944
(402) 772-2171
Grades: 6-8
| 54 students
Rank: #55.
Harvard Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
506 E North St
Harvard, NE 68944
(402) 772-2171
Grades: PK-5
| 97 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Clay County, NE

Clay County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
200 North Center
Clay Center, NE 68933
(402) 762-3561
Grades: PK-6
| 94 students
200 North Center
Clay Center, NE 68933
(402) 762-3561
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
305 East Ninth
Fairfield, NE 68938
(402) 726-2287
Grades: PK
| n/a students
3035 E Saddlehorn Bx 215
Glenvil, NE 68941
(402) 771-2267
Grades: K-6
| 8 students
200 North Center
Clay Center, NE 68933
(402) 762-3561
Grades: PK-6
| 44 students
511 Miles St Box 94
Trumbull, NE 68980
(402) 743-2307
Grades: PK-6
| 6 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Clay County, NE?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Clay County, NE include Sutton Elementary School, Sandy Creek Middle School and Sandy Creek Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Clay County?
5 public elementary schools are located in Clay County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clay County?
Clay County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

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