Best Burwell Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 292 students in Burwell, NE.

The top-ranked public schools in Burwell, NE are Burwell Elementary School and Burwell Jr-sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Burwell, NE public schools have an score of 67% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Burwell have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public schools.

Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Burwell, NE (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Burwell Elementary School

(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
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204 S 4th
Burwell, NE 68823
(308) 346-4431

Gr: PK-6 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 1%

Rank: #22.

Burwell Jr-sr High School

(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 40-44%)
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190 I St
Burwell, NE 68823
(308) 346-4150

Gr: 7-12 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 1%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Burwell, Nebraska

Burwell, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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District 070 - Garfield County Elementary School (Closed 2023)

Hc 80 Box 28
Burwell, NE 68823
(308) 348-2271

Gr: PK-8 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1

District 70 Elementary School (Closed 2016)

47017 Cedar River Road, Po Box
Burwell, NE 68823
(308) 348-2271

Gr: PK-6 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1

Pleasant Hill Public School (Closed 2007)

Hc 79 Box 49 A
Burwell, NE 68823
(308) 348-2242

Gr: PK-8 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1

Richland School (Closed 2011)

82347 468th Ave
Burwell, NE 68823
(308) 346-4642

Gr: PK-6

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Burwell, NE?

The top-ranked public schools in Burwell, NE include Burwell Elementary School and Burwell Jr-sr High School.

How many public schools are located in Burwell?

2 public schools are located in Burwell.

What is the racial composition of students in Burwell?

Burwell public schools minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).