For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 232 students in Garden County, NE.
The top ranked public schools in Garden County, NE are Garden County Elementary School and Garden County Junior/senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Garden County, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Garden County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Garden County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Garden County Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 West 2nd
Oshkosh, NE 69154
(308) 772-3336
Oshkosh, NE 69154
(308) 772-3336
Grades: PK-6
| 139 students
Rank: #22.
Garden County Junior/senior High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 W 4th St
Oshkosh, NE 69154
(308) 772-3242
Oshkosh, NE 69154
(308) 772-3242
Grades: 7-12
| 93 students
Garden County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
540 West Highway 26, Po Box 23
Lewellen, NE 69147
(308) 778-5561
Lewellen, NE 69147
(308) 778-5561
Grades: 6-8
| 52 students
504 W Hwy 26 Po Box 268
Lewellen, NE 69147
(308) 778-5561
Lewellen, NE 69147
(308) 778-5561
Grades: 6-8
| 74 students
102 Spears St Po Box 108
Lisco, NE 69148
(308) 772-3306
Lisco, NE 69148
(308) 772-3306
Grades: PK-8
| 10 students
800 W 2nd Box 200
Oshkosh, NE 69154
(308) 772-3336
Oshkosh, NE 69154
(308) 772-3336
Grades: PK-6
| 98 students
10251 Road 203
Lewellen, NE 69147
(308) 772-3113
Lewellen, NE 69147
(308) 772-3113
Grades: PK-8
| 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Garden County, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Garden County, NE include Garden County Elementary School and Garden County Junior/senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Garden County?
2 public schools are located in Garden County.
What is the racial composition of students in Garden County?
Garden County public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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