For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 389 students in Brown County, NE.
The top-ranked public schools in Brown County, NE are Ainsworth Middle School, Ainsworth Elementary School and Ainsworth High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brown County, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Brown County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Brown County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ainsworth Middle School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
520 E 2nd St
Ainsworth, NE 69210
(402) 387-2082
Ainsworth, NE 69210
(402) 387-2082
Gr: 5-8 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Ainsworth Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
520 E 2nd St
Ainsworth, NE 69210
(402) 387-2083
Ainsworth, NE 69210
(402) 387-2083
Gr: PK-4 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Ainsworth High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
520 E 2nd St
Ainsworth, NE 69210
(402) 387-2082
Ainsworth, NE 69210
(402) 387-2082
Gr: 9-12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
119 North Main
Ainsworth, NE 69210
(402) 387-1035
Ainsworth, NE 69210
(402) 387-1035
Gr: PK | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Brown County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Rr 2 Box 158
Ainsworth, NE 69210
(402) 387-1668
Ainsworth, NE 69210
(402) 387-1668
Gr: PK-8 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Po Box 65
Ainsworth, NE 69210
(402) 387-2459
Ainsworth, NE 69210
(402) 387-2459
Gr: K-8 | 1 student
Rr 2 Box 241 A
Ainsworth, NE 69210
(402) 387-1679
Ainsworth, NE 69210
(402) 387-1679
Gr: PK-8 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
520 E 2nd St Po Box 65
Ainsworth, NE 69210
(402) 722-4418
Ainsworth, NE 69210
(402) 722-4418
Gr: PK-6 | 14 students Minority enrollment: 14%
Hc 65 Box 105
Ainsworth, NE 69210
(402) 387-1529
Ainsworth, NE 69210
(402) 387-1529
Gr: PK-8 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rr 1 Box 120
Ainsworth, NE 69210
(402) 387-2190
Ainsworth, NE 69210
(402) 387-2190
Gr: PK-8 | 8 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Brown County, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in Brown County, NE include Ainsworth Middle School, Ainsworth Elementary School and Ainsworth High School.
How many public schools are located in Brown County?
4 public schools are located in Brown County.
What is the racial composition of students in Brown County?
Brown County public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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