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Best Friend Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 242 students in Friend, NE.

The top-ranked public schools in Friend, NE are Friend Elementary School and Friend High Schools. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Friend, NE public schools have an score of 74% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Friend have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public schools.

Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Friend, NE (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Friend Elementary School

(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 40-44%)
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501 Main St
Friend, NE 68359
(402) 947-2781

Gr: PK-6 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Rank: #22.

Friend High Schools

(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
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501 Main St
Friend, NE 68359
(402) 947-2781

Gr: 7-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Friend, NE?

The top-ranked public schools in Friend, NE include Friend Elementary School and Friend High Schools.

How many public schools are located in Friend?

2 public schools are located in Friend.

What is the racial composition of students in Friend?

Friend public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).