For the 2024-25 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 1,881 students in Custer County, NE.
The top ranked public schools in Custer County, NE are North Park Elementary School, Arnold High School and Broken Bow High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Custer County, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Custer County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Custer County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1135 North H Street
Broken Bow, NE 68822
(308) 872-2982
Broken Bow, NE 68822
(308) 872-2982
Grades: PK-5
| 350 students
Rank: #22.
Arnold High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
405 N Haskell
Arnold, NE 69120
(308) 848-2226
Arnold, NE 69120
(308) 848-2226
Grades: 7-12
| 71 students
Rank: #33.
Broken Bow High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
323 N 7th Ave
Broken Bow, NE 68822
(308) 872-2475
Broken Bow, NE 68822
(308) 872-2475
Grades: 9-12
| 247 students
Rank: #44.
Arnold Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
405 N Haskell
Arnold, NE 69120
(308) 848-2226
Arnold, NE 69120
(308) 848-2226
Grades: PK-6
| 121 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Callaway High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 N Needham
Callaway, NE 68825
(308) 836-2272
Callaway, NE 68825
(308) 836-2272
Grades: 7-12
| 79 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Sargent Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 N 5th St
Sargent, NE 68874
(308) 527-4119
Sargent, NE 68874
(308) 527-4119
Grades: PK-6
| 81 students
Rank: #77.
Callaway Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 N Needham
Callaway, NE 68825
(308) 836-2272
Callaway, NE 68825
(308) 836-2272
Grades: PK-6
| 101 students
Rank: #88.
Anselmo-merna Elementary-merna
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
750 N Conway St
Merna, NE 68856
(308) 643-2224
Merna, NE 68856
(308) 643-2224
Grades: PK-6
| 149 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Ansley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1124 Cameron St
Ansley, NE 68814
(308) 935-1121
Ansley, NE 68814
(308) 935-1121
Grades: 7-12
| 79 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Sargent High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 N 5th St
Sargent, NE 68874
(308) 527-4119
Sargent, NE 68874
(308) 527-4119
Grades: 7-12
| 93 students
Rank: #1111.
Broken Bow Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
322 North 9th Avenue
Broken Bow, NE 68822
(308) 872-2475
Broken Bow, NE 68822
(308) 872-2475
Grades: 6-8
| 175 students
Rank: #1212.
Anselmo-merna High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
750 N Conway St
Merna, NE 68856
(308) 643-2224
Merna, NE 68856
(308) 643-2224
Grades: 7-12
| 96 students
Rank: #1313.
Ansley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1124 Cameron St
Ansley, NE 68814
(308) 935-1121
Ansley, NE 68814
(308) 935-1121
Grades: PK-6
| 121 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Services
Magnet School
322 North 9th Avenue
Broken Bow, NE 68822
(308) 237-2280
Broken Bow, NE 68822
(308) 237-2280
Grades: PK
| 40 students
Rank: n/an/a
New Discoveries Preschool
Magnet School
1135 North H Street
Broken Bow, NE 68822
(308) 872-2982
Broken Bow, NE 68822
(308) 872-2982
Grades: PK
| 78 students
Custer County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1401 Kent St
Ansley, NE 68814
(308) 935-1555
Ansley, NE 68814
(308) 935-1555
Grades: PK-8
| 5 students
78435 Sumner Rd
Broken Bow, NE 68822
(308) 872-6969
Broken Bow, NE 68822
(308) 872-6969
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
727 South 6th Avenue
Broken Bow, NE 68822
(308) 872-2503
Broken Bow, NE 68822
(308) 872-2503
Grades: 5-6
| 128 students
Rr 3 Box 113
Broken Bow, NE 68822
(308) 872-6946
Broken Bow, NE 68822
(308) 872-6946
Grades: PK-8
| 17 students
Clay & Main Box 88
Mason City, NE 68855
(308) 732-3461
Mason City, NE 68855
(308) 732-3461
Grades: PK-8
| 12 students
44003 Road 801
Broken Bow, NE 68822
(308) 872-6542
Broken Bow, NE 68822
(308) 872-6542
Grades: PK
| 25 students
202 South Washington Ave
Oconto, NE 68860
(308) 858-4491
Oconto, NE 68860
(308) 858-4491
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
431 South 10th
Broken Bow, NE 68822
(308) 872-2972
Broken Bow, NE 68822
(308) 872-2972
Grades: PK-8
| 7 students
Rr 3 Box 86
Broken Bow, NE 68822
(308) 872-2745
Broken Bow, NE 68822
(308) 872-2745
Grades: PK-8
| 10 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Custer County, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Custer County, NE include North Park Elementary School, Arnold High School and Broken Bow High School.
How many public schools are located in Custer County?
15 public schools are located in Custer County.
What is the racial composition of students in Custer County?
Custer County public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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