For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 419 students in Perkins County, NE (there are 1 private school, serving 15 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Perkins County, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Perkins County, 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.
Perkins County, 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 Perkins County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Perkins County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Perkins County Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 250 students
Rank: #22.
Perkins County Junior- Senior High School
Magnet 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
| 169 students
Perkins County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
501 S Ford Ave, Po Box 501
Madrid, NE 69150
(308) 326-4201
Madrid, NE 69150
(308) 326-4201
Grades: 6-8
| 75 students
501 S Ford Ave
Madrid, NE 69150
(308) 228-4201
Madrid, NE 69150
(308) 228-4201
Grades: PK-6
| 49 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Perkins County, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Perkins County, NE include Perkins County Elementary School and Perkins County Junior- Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Perkins County?
2 public schools are located in Perkins County.
What percentage of students in Perkins County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Perkins County are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Perkins County?
Perkins County public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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