Best Brown County Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 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 38% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Brown County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ainsworth Middle School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
520 E 2nd St
Ainsworth, NE 69210
(402) 387-2082
Gr: 5-8 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Ainsworth Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
520 E 2nd St
Ainsworth, NE 69210
(402) 387-2083
Gr: PK-4 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Ainsworth High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
520 E 2nd St
Ainsworth, NE 69210
(402) 387-2082
Gr: 9-12 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
119 North Main
Ainsworth, NE 69210
(402) 387-1035
Gr: PK | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
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Brown County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Rr 2 Box 158
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
Gr: K-8 | 1 student
Rr 2 Box 241 A
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
Gr: PK-6 | 14 students Minority enrollment: 14%
Hc 65 Box 105
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
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 38% (majority Hispanic).

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