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

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 1,480 students in Colfax County, NE.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Colfax County, NE are Clarkson Elementary School, Leigh Elementary School and Schuyler Elementary-fisher's. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colfax County, NE public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Colfax County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public elementary school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Colfax County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clarkson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
649 Cherry St
Clarkson, NE 68629
(402) 892-3477
Grades: PK-6
| 108 students
Rank: #22.
Leigh Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
222 W 4th St
Leigh, NE 68643
(402) 487-3301
Grades: PK-6
| 177 students
Rank: #33.
Schuyler Elementary-fisher's
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1098 Road J
Schuyler, NE 68661
(402) 352-3700
Grades: PK-8
| 46 students
Rank: #44.
Schuyler Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2404 Denver
Schuyler, NE 68661
(402) 352-9940
Grades: PK-5
| 621 students
Rank: #55.
Schuyler Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
200 W 10th St
Schuyler, NE 68661
(402) 352-5514
Grades: 6-8
| 401 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dual Language School
Magnet School
2023 N Colfax St
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
Grades: PK-1
| 71 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Colfax County, NE

Colfax County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
454 Road N
Clarkson, NE 68629
(402) 487-2460
Grades: PK-8
| 17 students
001098 Road J
Schuyler, NE 68661
(402) 352-37
Grades: PK-8
| 46 students
697 Rd 16
Schuyler, NE 68661
(402) 352-2755
Grades: PK-4
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Colfax County, NE?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Colfax County, NE include Clarkson Elementary School, Leigh Elementary School and Schuyler Elementary-fisher's.
How many public elementary schools are located in Colfax County?
7 public elementary schools are located in Colfax County.
What is the racial composition of students in Colfax County?
Colfax County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

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