For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 173 students in Culbertson, NE.
The top-ranked public school in Culbertson, NE is Hitchcock Co Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Culbertson, NE public school have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Culbertson have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Culbertson, NE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hitchcock Co Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
712 Arizona
Culbertson, NE 69024
(308) 278-2131
Culbertson, NE 69024
(308) 278-2131
Gr: PK-6 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Culbertson, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
712 Arizona St Box 128
Culbertson, NE 69024
(308) 278-2131
Culbertson, NE 69024
(308) 278-2131
Gr: 7-12 | 77 students Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Culbertson, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in Culbertson, NE include Hitchcock Co Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Culbertson?
1 public schools are located in Culbertson.
What is the racial composition of students in Culbertson?
Culbertson public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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