For the 2025 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 average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency 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)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Burwell Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
204 S 4th
Burwell, NE 68823
(308) 346-4431
Burwell, NE 68823
(308) 346-4431
Grades: PK-6
| 168 students
Rank: #22.
Burwell Jr-sr High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
190 I St
Burwell, NE 68823
(308) 346-4150
Burwell, NE 68823
(308) 346-4150
Grades: 7-12
| 124 students
Burwell, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Hc 80 Box 28
Burwell, NE 68823
(308) 348-2271
Burwell, NE 68823
(308) 348-2271
Grades: PK-8
| 8 students
47017 Cedar River Road, Po Box
Burwell, NE 68823
(308) 348-2271
Burwell, NE 68823
(308) 348-2271
Grades: PK-6
| 5 students
Hc 79 Box 49 A
Burwell, NE 68823
(308) 348-2242
Burwell, NE 68823
(308) 348-2242
Grades: PK-8
| 3 students
82347 468th Ave
Burwell, NE 68823
(308) 346-4642
Burwell, NE 68823
(308) 346-4642
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
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).
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