For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 212 students in Clarkson, NE (there are 1 private school, serving 40 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in Clarkson, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in Clarkson, NE are Clarkson Elementary School and Clarkson Jr-sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clarkson, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Clarkson have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Clarkson, NE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clarkson Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
649 Cherry St
Clarkson, NE 68629
(402) 892-3477
Clarkson, NE 68629
(402) 892-3477
Gr: PK-6 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Clarkson Jr-sr High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
649 Cherry St
Clarkson, NE 68629
(402) 892-3454
Clarkson, NE 68629
(402) 892-3454
Gr: 7-12 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Clarkson, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
454 Road N
Clarkson, NE 68629
(402) 487-2460
Clarkson, NE 68629
(402) 487-2460
Gr: PK-8 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Clarkson, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in Clarkson, NE include Clarkson Elementary School and Clarkson Jr-sr High School.
How many public schools are located in Clarkson?
2 public schools are located in Clarkson.
What percentage of students in Clarkson go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Clarkson are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Clarkson?
Clarkson public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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