For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 451 students in Morrill County, NE.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Morrill County, NE are Bridgeport Elementary School and Bayard Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Morrill County, NE public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Morrill County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% 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 Morrill County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bridgeport Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
800 Q St
Bridgeport, NE 69336
(308) 262-1574
Bridgeport, NE 69336
(308) 262-1574
Grades: PK-6
| 274 students
Rank: #22.
Bayard Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 East 8th Street
Bayard, NE 69334
(308) 586-1211
Bayard, NE 69334
(308) 586-1211
Grades: PK-6
| 177 students
Morrill County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Box 1526
Angora, NE 69331
(308) 262-0284
Angora, NE 69331
(308) 262-0284
Grades: PK-8
| 4 students
251 N Starr St Po Box 128
Broadwater, NE 69125
(308) 489-5515
Broadwater, NE 69125
(308) 489-5515
Grades: PK-8
| 20 students
Rr 1 Box 144
Bridgeport, NE 69336
(308) 586-1794
Bridgeport, NE 69336
(308) 586-1794
Grades: PK-8
| 8 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Morrill County, NE?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Morrill County, NE include Bridgeport Elementary School and Bayard Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Morrill County?
2 public elementary schools are located in Morrill County.
What is the racial composition of students in Morrill County?
Morrill County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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