For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,479 students in Colfax County, NE.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Colfax County, NE are Schuyler Elementary-fisher's, Leigh Elementary School and Howells-dodge Elementary School/howells. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colfax County, NE public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Colfax County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public elementary school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Colfax County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Schuyler Elementary-fisher's
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1098 Road J
Schuyler, NE 68661
(402) 352-3700
Schuyler, NE 68661
(402) 352-3700
Grades: PK-8
| 47 students
Rank: #22.
Leigh Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
222 W 4th St
Leigh, NE 68643
(402) 487-3301
Leigh, NE 68643
(402) 487-3301
Grades: PK-6
| 168 students
Rank: #33.
Howells-dodge Elementary School/howells
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
417 Center Street
Howells, NE 68641
(402) 986-1621
Howells, NE 68641
(402) 986-1621
Grades: PK-1
| 57 students
Rank: #44.
Schuyler Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2404 Denver
Schuyler, NE 68661
(402) 352-9940
Schuyler, NE 68661
(402) 352-9940
Grades: PK-5
| 661 students
Rank: #55.
Clarkson Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
649 Cherry St
Clarkson, NE 68629
(402) 892-3477
Clarkson, NE 68629
(402) 892-3477
Grades: PK-6
| 125 students
Rank: #66.
Schuyler Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 W 10th St
Schuyler, NE 68661
(402) 352-5514
Schuyler, NE 68661
(402) 352-5514
Grades: 6-8
| 421 students
Colfax County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
454 Road N
Clarkson, NE 68629
(402) 487-2460
Clarkson, NE 68629
(402) 487-2460
Grades: PK-8
| 17 students
001098 Road J
Schuyler, NE 68661
(402) 352-37
Schuyler, NE 68661
(402) 352-37
Grades: PK-8
| 46 students
697 Rd 16
Schuyler, NE 68661
(402) 352-2755
Schuyler, NE 68661
(402) 352-2755
Grades: PK-4
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Colfax County, NE?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Colfax County, NE include Schuyler Elementary-fisher's, Leigh Elementary School and Howells-dodge Elementary School/howells.
How many public elementary schools are located in Colfax County, NE?
6 public elementary schools are located in Colfax County, NE.
What is the racial composition of students in Colfax County, NE?
Colfax County, NE public elementary schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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