For the 2024 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 1,710 students in Knox County, NE (there are 2 private schools, serving 189 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Knox County, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Knox County, NE are Bloomfield Elementary School, Crofton High School and Verdigre Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Knox County, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 48% statewide average). Schools in Knox County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Knox County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bloomfield Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
514 S Mcnamara
Bloomfield, NE 68718
(402) 373-4985
Bloomfield, NE 68718
(402) 373-4985
Grades: PK-6
| 146 students
Rank: #22.
Crofton High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
89048 N Hwy 121
Crofton, NE 68730
(402) 388-2440
Crofton, NE 68730
(402) 388-2440
Grades: 7-12
| 172 students
Rank: #33.
Verdigre Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 South 3rd St
Verdigre, NE 68783
(402) 668-2275
Verdigre, NE 68783
(402) 668-2275
Grades: PK-6
| 75 students
Rank: #44.
Bloomfield Jr-sr High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
311 E Benton
Bloomfield, NE 68718
(402) 373-4800
Bloomfield, NE 68718
(402) 373-4800
Grades: 7-12
| 128 students
Rank: #55.
Wausa High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 S Bismarck
Wausa, NE 68786
(402) 586-2255
Wausa, NE 68786
(402) 586-2255
Grades: 7-12
| 115 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Creighton Community High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1609 Redick Ave
Creighton, NE 68729
(402) 358-5000
Creighton, NE 68729
(402) 358-5000
Grades: 7-12
| 130 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Crofton Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1301 W 5th St
Crofton, NE 68730
(402) 388-4357
Crofton, NE 68730
(402) 388-4357
Grades: PK-6
| 166 students
Rank: #88.
Verdigre High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 South 3rd St
Verdigre, NE 68783
(402) 668-2275
Verdigre, NE 68783
(402) 668-2275
Grades: 7-12
| 63 students
Rank: #99.
Wausa Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 S Bismark
Wausa, NE 68786
(402) 586-2255
Wausa, NE 68786
(402) 586-2255
Grades: PK-6
| 124 students
Rank: #1010.
Creighton Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1609 Redick Ave
Creighton, NE 68729
(402) 358-5001
Creighton, NE 68729
(402) 358-5001
Grades: PK-6
| 151 students
Rank: #1111.
Niobrara Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
247 N Hwy 12
Niobrara, NE 68760
(402) 857-3323
Niobrara, NE 68760
(402) 857-3323
Grades: PK-6
| 98 students
Rank: #1212.
Niobrara Secondary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
247 N Hwy 12
Niobrara, NE 68760
(402) 857-3322
Niobrara, NE 68760
(402) 857-3322
Grades: 7-12
| 84 students
Rank: #1313.
Isanti High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
206 Frazier Ave East
Niobrara, NE 68760
(402) 857-2741
Niobrara, NE 68760
(402) 857-2741
Grades: 9-12
| 64 students
Rank: #1414.
Isanti Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
206 Frazier Ave East
Niobrara, NE 68760
(402) 857-2741
Niobrara, NE 68760
(402) 857-2741
Grades: PK-5
| 160 students
Rank: n/an/a
206 Frazier Ave East
Niobrara, NE 68760
(402) 857-2741
Niobrara, NE 68760
(402) 857-2741
Grades: 6-8
| 34 students
Knox County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
201 S 3rd St
Verdigre, NE 68783
(402) 668-2275
Verdigre, NE 68783
(402) 668-2275
Grades: 7-8
| 14 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Knox County, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Knox County, NE include Bloomfield Elementary School, Crofton High School and Verdigre Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Knox County, NE?
15 public schools are located in Knox County, NE.
What percentage of students in Knox County, NE go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Knox County, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Knox County, NE?
Knox County, NE public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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