Top Rankings
Broken Bow Public Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 886 students in Broken Bow Public Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Broken Bow Public Schools have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,098 Schools
# Students
886 Students
328,084 Students
# Teachers
59 Teachers
24,011 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Broken Bow Public Schools, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 245 school districts in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#74 out of 246 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
62%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
10%
22%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
85%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,248 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,484. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,460 is less than the state median of $16,797. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,248
$15,484
Spending / Student
$14,460
$16,797
Best Broken Bow Public Schools Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Park Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1135 North H Street
Broken Bow, NE 68822
(308) 872-2982
Broken Bow, NE 68822
(308) 872-2982
Gr: PK-5 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Broken Bow Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
322 North 9th Avenue
Broken Bow, NE 68822
(308) 872-2475
Broken Bow, NE 68822
(308) 872-2475
Gr: 6-8 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Broken Bow High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
323 N 7th Ave
Broken Bow, NE 68822
(308) 872-2475
Broken Bow, NE 68822
(308) 872-2475
Gr: 9-12 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
322 North 9th Avenue
Broken Bow, NE 68822
(308) 237-2280
Broken Bow, NE 68822
(308) 237-2280
Gr: PK | 50 students Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
1135 North H Street
Broken Bow, NE 68822
(308) 872-2982
Broken Bow, NE 68822
(308) 872-2982
Gr: PK | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Broken Bow Public Schools?
Broken Bow Public Schools manages 5 public schools serving 886 students.
What is the rank of Broken Bow Public Schools?
Broken Bow Public Schools is ranked #77 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Nebraska school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Broken Bow Public Schools?
85% of Broken Bow Public Schools students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Broken Bow Public Schools?
Broken Bow Public Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Broken Bow Public Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,460 is less than the state median of $16,797. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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