For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 2,653 students in Colfax County, NE (there are 2 private schools, serving 84 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Colfax County, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Colfax County, NE are Leigh High School, Howells Senior High School and Clarkson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colfax County, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Colfax County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Colfax County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Leigh High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
222 W 4th St
Leigh, NE 68643
(402) 487-2228
Leigh, NE 68643
(402) 487-2228
Grades: 7-12
| 99 students
Rank: #22.
Howells Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
417 Center Street
Howells, NE 68641
(402) 986-1621
Howells, NE 68641
(402) 986-1621
Grades: 7-12
| 146 students
Rank: #33.
Clarkson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
649 Cherry St
Clarkson, NE 68629
(402) 892-3477
Clarkson, NE 68629
(402) 892-3477
Grades: PK-6
| 108 students
Rank: #44.
Leigh Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
222 W 4th St
Leigh, NE 68643
(402) 487-3301
Leigh, NE 68643
(402) 487-3301
Grades: PK-6
| 177 students
Rank: #55.
Clarkson Jr-sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
649 Cherry St
Clarkson, NE 68629
(402) 892-3454
Clarkson, NE 68629
(402) 892-3454
Grades: 7-12
| 116 students
Rank: #66.
Schuyler Elementary-fisher's
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1098 Road J
Schuyler, NE 68661
(402) 352-3700
Schuyler, NE 68661
(402) 352-3700
Grades: PK-8
| 46 students
Rank: #77.
Schuyler Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2404 Denver
Schuyler, NE 68661
(402) 352-9940
Schuyler, NE 68661
(402) 352-9940
Grades: PK-5
| 621 students
Rank: #88.
Schuyler Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 W 10th St
Schuyler, NE 68661
(402) 352-5514
Schuyler, NE 68661
(402) 352-5514
Grades: 6-8
| 401 students
Rank: #99.
Schuyler Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 Adam St
Schuyler, NE 68661
(402) 352-2421
Schuyler, NE 68661
(402) 352-2421
Grades: 9-12
| 623 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dual Language School
Magnet School
2023 N Colfax St
Schuyler, NE 68661
(402) 352-3527
Schuyler, NE 68661
(402) 352-3527
Grades: PK-1
| 56 students
Rank: n/an/a
Howells-dodge Elementary School/howells
Magnet School
417 Center Street
Howells, NE 68641
(402) 986-1621
Howells, NE 68641
(402) 986-1621
Grades: PK-1
| 71 students
Rank: n/an/a
North Ward Prekindergarten
Magnet School
100 East 15th
Schuyler, NE 68661
(402) 352-2628
Schuyler, NE 68661
(402) 352-2628
Grades: PK
| 98 students
Rank: n/an/a
Schuyler Headstart
Magnet School
1014 West 9th Street
Schuyler, NE 68661
(402) 352-5084
Schuyler, NE 68661
(402) 352-5084
Grades: PK
| 91 students
Colfax County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
454 Road N
Clarkson, NE 68629
(402) 487-2460
Clarkson, NE 68629
(402) 487-2460
Grades: PK-8
| 17 students
001098 Road J
Schuyler, NE 68661
(402) 352-37
Schuyler, NE 68661
(402) 352-37
Grades: PK-8
| 46 students
697 Rd 16
Schuyler, NE 68661
(402) 352-2755
Schuyler, NE 68661
(402) 352-2755
Grades: PK-4
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Colfax County, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Colfax County, NE include Leigh High School, Howells Senior High School and Clarkson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Colfax County?
13 public schools are located in Colfax County.
What percentage of students in Colfax County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Colfax County are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Colfax County?
Colfax County public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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