For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 842 students in Fort Calhoun, NE.
The top-ranked public schools in Fort Calhoun, NE are Fort Calhoun Elementary School and Fort Calhoun Jr-sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fort Calhoun, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Fort Calhoun have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Fort Calhoun, NE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fort Calhoun Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1120 Monroe St
Fort Calhoun, NE 68023
(402) 468-5714
Fort Calhoun, NE 68023
(402) 468-5714
Gr: PK-6 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Fort Calhoun Jr-sr High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5876 County Road P43
Fort Calhoun, NE 68023
(402) 468-5591
Fort Calhoun, NE 68023
(402) 468-5591
Gr: 7-12 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Fort Calhoun, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in Fort Calhoun, NE include Fort Calhoun Elementary School and Fort Calhoun Jr-sr High School.
How many public schools are located in Fort Calhoun?
2 public schools are located in Fort Calhoun.
What is the racial composition of students in Fort Calhoun?
Fort Calhoun public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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