For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 646 students in Fillmore County, NE.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Fillmore County, NE are Shickley Elementary School, Exeter-milligan Elem-exeter and Fillmore Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fillmore County, NE public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Fillmore County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Fillmore County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shickley Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
104 E Murray
Shickley, NE 68436
(402) 627-3085
Shickley, NE 68436
(402) 627-3085
Grades: PK-6
| 93 students
Rank: #22.
Exeter-milligan Elem-exeter
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
318 S River Ave
Exeter, NE 68351
(402) 266-5911
Exeter, NE 68351
(402) 266-5911
Grades: PK-5
| 94 students
Rank: #33.
Fillmore Central Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
225 N 17th St
Geneva, NE 68361
(402) 759-3184
Geneva, NE 68361
(402) 759-3184
Grades: PK-4
| 273 students
Rank: #44.
Fillmore Central Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
950 F St
Fairmont, NE 68354
(402) 268-3411
Fairmont, NE 68354
(402) 268-3411
Grades: 5-8
| 158 students
Rank: #55.
Exeter-milligan Middle School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
318 S River Ave
Exeter, NE 68351
(402) 266-5911
Exeter, NE 68351
(402) 266-5911
Grades: 6-8
| 28 students
Fillmore County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
502 9th St
Milligan, NE 68406
(402) 629-4265
Milligan, NE 68406
(402) 629-4265
Grades: 3-6
| 43 students
950 F St Box 157
Fairmont, NE 68354
(402) 268-3411
Fairmont, NE 68354
(402) 268-3411
Grades: K-6
| 26 students
202 S Main Box 128
Ohiowa, NE 68416
(402) 295-2377
Ohiowa, NE 68416
(402) 295-2377
Grades: PK-8
| 12 students
088 S Main Po Box 96
Strang, NE 68444
(402) 759-4727
Strang, NE 68444
(402) 759-4727
Grades: PK-8
| 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Fillmore County, NE?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Fillmore County, NE include Shickley Elementary School, Exeter-milligan Elem-exeter and Fillmore Central Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Fillmore County?
5 public elementary schools are located in Fillmore County.
What is the racial composition of students in Fillmore County?
Fillmore County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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