For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 103 students in Banner County, NE.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Banner County, NE are Banner County Elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Banner County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Banner County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Banner County Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 School St
Harrisburg, NE 69345
(308) 436-5262
Harrisburg, NE 69345
(308) 436-5262
Gr: PK-5 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Banner County Middle School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 School St
Harrisburg, NE 69345
(308) 436-5262
Harrisburg, NE 69345
(308) 436-5262
Gr: 6-8 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Banner County, NE?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Banner County, NE include Banner County Elementary School and Banner County Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Banner County?
2 public elementary schools are located in Banner County.
What is the racial composition of students in Banner County?
Banner County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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