For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 636 students in Boone County, NE.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Boone County, NE are Boone Central Elem-albion, Boone Central Middle School and Riverside Elementary - Cedar Rapids. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Boone County, NE public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Boone County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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 Boone County (2026-27)
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 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: #33.
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: #44.
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%
Boone County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
605 S 6th Street
Albion, NE 68620
(402) 395-2134
Albion, NE 68620
(402) 395-2134
Gr: PK | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
100 East 5th Box 98
Belgrade, NE 68623
(308) 357-1150
Belgrade, NE 68623
(308) 357-1150
Gr: PK-8 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
203 E Widaman Box 240
Petersburg, NE 68652
(402) 386-5302
Petersburg, NE 68652
(402) 386-5302
Gr: PK-6 | 40 students Minority enrollment: 8%
1703 310th Ave
Albion, NE 68620
(402) 386-5640
Albion, NE 68620
(402) 386-5640
Gr: PK-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
2202 130th Ave
Albion, NE 68620
(402) 395-2320
Albion, NE 68620
(402) 395-2320
Gr: PK-8 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Boone County, NE?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Boone County, NE include Boone Central Elem-albion, Boone Central Middle School and Riverside Elementary - Cedar Rapids.
How many public elementary schools are located in Boone County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Boone County.
What is the racial composition of students in Boone County?
Boone County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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