For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 415 students in Grant, NE (there are 1 private school, serving 15 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Grant, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Grant, NE are Perkins County Elementary School and Perkins County Junior- Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grant, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Grant have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Grant, NE (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Perkins County Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
419 Logan Ave
Grant, NE 69140
(308) 352-4313
Grant, NE 69140
(308) 352-4313
Grades: PK-6
| 234 students
Rank: #22.
Perkins County Junior- Senior High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
740 Sherman Ave
Grant, NE 69140
(308) 352-4735
Grant, NE 69140
(308) 352-4735
Grades: 7-12
| 181 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Grant, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Grant, NE include Perkins County Elementary School and Perkins County Junior- Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Grant?
2 public schools are located in Grant.
What percentage of students in Grant go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Grant are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Grant?
Grant public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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