For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 227 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 average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency 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 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Friend, NE (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Friend Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 Main St
Friend, NE 68359
(402) 947-2781
Friend, NE 68359
(402) 947-2781
Gr: PK-6 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Friend High Schools
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
501 Main St
Friend, NE 68359
(402) 947-2781
Friend, NE 68359
(402) 947-2781
Gr: 7-12 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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