For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 976 students in Boone County, NE (there are 1 private school, serving 108 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Boone County, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Boone County, NE are Boone Central High School, Boone Central Elem-albion and Riverside High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Boone County, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 48% statewide average). Schools in Boone County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Boone County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Boone Central High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
605 S 6th St
Albion, NE 68620
(402) 395-2134
Albion, NE 68620
(402) 395-2134
Grades: 9-12
| 207 students
Rank: #22.
Boone Central Elem-albion
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
605 S 6th
Albion, NE 68620
(402) 395-2134
Albion, NE 68620
(402) 395-2134
Grades: PK-4
| 265 students
Rank: #33.
Riverside High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
408 W Dayton St
Cedar Rapids, NE 68627
(308) 358-0640
Cedar Rapids, NE 68627
(308) 358-0640
Grades: 9-12
| 75 students
Rank: #44.
Riverside Elementary - Cedar Rapids
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
408 W Dayton St
Cedar Rapids, NE 68627
(308) 358-0640
Cedar Rapids, NE 68627
(308) 358-0640
Grades: PK-5
| 73 students
Rank: #55.
Boone Central Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
605 S 6th
Albion, NE 68620
(402) 395-2134
Albion, NE 68620
(402) 395-2134
Grades: 5-8
| 169 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
St Edward Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 Clark St
Saint Edward, NE 68660
(402) 678-2282
Saint Edward, NE 68660
(402) 678-2282
Grades: PK-6
| 100 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
St Edward High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 Clark St
Saint Edward, NE 68660
(402) 678-2282
Saint Edward, NE 68660
(402) 678-2282
Grades: 7-12
| 87 students
Boone County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
100 East 5th Box 98
Belgrade, NE 68623
(308) 357-1150
Belgrade, NE 68623
(308) 357-1150
Grades: PK-8
| 10 students
203 E Widaman Box 240
Petersburg, NE 68652
(402) 386-5302
Petersburg, NE 68652
(402) 386-5302
Grades: PK-6
| 40 students
1703 310th Ave
Albion, NE 68620
(402) 386-5640
Albion, NE 68620
(402) 386-5640
Grades: PK-8
| 7 students
2202 130th Ave
Albion, NE 68620
(402) 395-2320
Albion, NE 68620
(402) 395-2320
Grades: PK-8
| 10 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Boone County, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Boone County, NE include Boone Central High School, Boone Central Elem-albion and Riverside High School.
How many public schools are located in Boone County, NE?
7 public schools are located in Boone County, NE.
What percentage of students in Boone County, NE go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Boone County, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Boone County, NE?
Boone County, NE public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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