For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 211 students in Emerson, NE.
The top-ranked public schools in Emerson, NE are Emerson-hubbard Elementary School, Emerson-hubbard High School and Emerson-hubbard Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Emerson, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Emerson have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Emerson, NE (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Emerson-hubbard Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
109 W Third St
Emerson, NE 68733
(402) 695-2654
Emerson, NE 68733
(402) 695-2654
Gr: PK-5 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Emerson-hubbard High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1503 Dakota St
Emerson, NE 68733
(402) 695-2636
Emerson, NE 68733
(402) 695-2636
Gr: 9-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Emerson-hubbard Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1503 Dakota St
Emerson, NE 68733
(402) 695-2636
Emerson, NE 68733
(402) 695-2636
Gr: 6-8 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Emerson, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in Emerson, NE include Emerson-hubbard Elementary School, Emerson-hubbard High School and Emerson-hubbard Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Emerson?
3 public schools are located in Emerson.
What is the racial composition of students in Emerson?
Emerson public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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