Best Banner County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 140 students in Banner County, NE.
The top-ranked public schools in Banner County, NE are Banner County Elementary School, Banner County High School and Banner County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Banner County, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Banner County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Banner County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Banner County Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
200 School St
Harrisburg, NE 69345
(308) 436-5262
Gr: PK-5 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Banner County High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
200 School St
Harrisburg, NE 69345
(308) 436-5262
Gr: 9-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Banner County Middle School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
200 School St
Harrisburg, NE 69345
(308) 436-5262
Gr: 6-8 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 18%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Banner County, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in Banner County, NE include Banner County Elementary School, Banner County High School and Banner County Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Banner County?
3 public schools are located in Banner County.
What is the racial composition of students in Banner County?
Banner County public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

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