For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,221 students in Lexington, NE.
The top ranked public schools in Lexington, NE are Bryan Elementary School, Sandoz Elementary School and Lexington Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lexington, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Lexington have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lexington, NE (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bryan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1003 N Harrison
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-3762
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-3762
Grades: PK-5
| 383 students
Rank: #22.
Sandoz Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1711 N Erie
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-5540
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-5540
Grades: 2-3
| 296 students
Rank: #33.
Lexington Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1100 N Washington
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-2349
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-2349
Grades: 6-8
| 685 students
Rank: #44.
Morton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
505 S Lincoln
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-3764
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-3764
Grades: PK-1
| 360 students
Rank: #55.
Lexington High School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Minuteman Drive
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-4691
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-4691
Grades: 9-12
| 913 students
Rank: #66.
Pershing Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1104 N Tyler
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-3765
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-3765
Grades: 4-5
| 317 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Intervention/homebound
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1501 Plum Creek Parkway
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-1841
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-1841
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Learning Academy
Magnet School
1503 Plum Creek Parkway
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-1841
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-1841
Grades: PK
| 267 students
Lexington, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
75598 Rd 439 Po Box 755
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-2745
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-2745
Grades: PK-8
| 26 students
75905 Road 431
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-3615
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-3615
Grades: PK-8
| 26 students
700 N Washington Rm 201
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 784-3573
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 784-3573
Grades: K-8
| 5 students
77131 Road 431
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-3604
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-3604
Grades: PK-8
| 6 students
75710 Road 436
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-3626
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-3626
Grades: PK-8
| 19 students
Lexington Child Develop Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1609 N Erie
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-8811
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-8811
Grades: PK
| 9 students
103 East 10th St
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-7360
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-7360
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
75598 Rd 439
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-2745
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-2745
Grades: PK-8
| 30 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lexington, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Lexington, NE include Bryan Elementary School, Sandoz Elementary School and Lexington Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Lexington?
8 public schools are located in Lexington.
What is the racial composition of students in Lexington?
Lexington public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Lexington are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Lexington include: Bryan Elementary School vs. Morton Elementary School
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