For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 988 students in Boone County, NE (there are 1 private school, serving 117 private students). 89% 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 Elem-albion, Boone Central High School and Boone Central Middle 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 65% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Boone County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Boone County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Boone Central Elem-albion
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
605 S 6th
Albion, NE 68620
(402) 395-2134
Albion, NE 68620
(402) 395-2134
Gr: PK-4 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Boone Central High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
605 S 6th St
Albion, NE 68620
(402) 395-2134
Albion, NE 68620
(402) 395-2134
Gr: 9-12 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Boone Central Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
605 S 6th
Albion, NE 68620
(402) 395-2134
Albion, NE 68620
(402) 395-2134
Gr: 5-8 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Riverside High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
408 W Dayton St
Cedar Rapids, NE 68627
(308) 358-0640
Cedar Rapids, NE 68627
(308) 358-0640
Gr: 9-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Riverside Elementary - Cedar Rapids
(Math: 60-69% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
St. Edward High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
601 Clark St
Saint Edward, NE 68660
(402) 678-2282
Saint Edward, NE 68660
(402) 678-2282
Gr: 7-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #77.
St. Edward Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 Clark St
Saint Edward, NE 68660
(402) 678-2282
Saint Edward, NE 68660
(402) 678-2282
Gr: PK-6 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
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 Elem-albion, Boone Central High School and Boone Central Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Boone County?
7 public schools are located in Boone County.
What percentage of students in Boone County go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Boone County are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Boone County?
Boone County public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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