For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 909 students in Fairbury, NE.
The top ranked public schools in Fairbury, NE are Jefferson Intermediate School and Fairbury Jr-sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fairbury, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Fairbury have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Fairbury, NE (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
924 K Street
Fairbury, NE 68352
(402) 729-5041
Fairbury, NE 68352
(402) 729-5041
Grades: 3-6
| 270 students
Rank: #22.
Fairbury Jr-sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1501 9th St
Fairbury, NE 68352
(402) 729-6116
Fairbury, NE 68352
(402) 729-6116
Grades: 7-12
| 377 students
Rank: n/an/a
Central Elementary School
Magnet School
808 F St
Fairbury, NE 68352
(402) 729-2418
Fairbury, NE 68352
(402) 729-2418
Grades: PK-2
| 262 students
Fairbury, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Life Program (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
1010 K St
Fairbury, NE 68352
(402) 729-5605
Fairbury, NE 68352
(402) 729-5605
Grades: 3-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Fairbury, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Fairbury, NE include Jefferson Intermediate School and Fairbury Jr-sr High School.
How many public schools are located in Fairbury?
3 public schools are located in Fairbury.
What is the racial composition of students in Fairbury?
Fairbury public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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