For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 2,488 students in Gage County, NE (there are 2 private schools, serving 228 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Gage County, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Gage County, NE are Freeman High School, Freeman Elementary-adams and Diller-odell Secondary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gage County, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Gage County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Gage County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Freeman High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
415 Eighth St
Adams, NE 68301
(402) 988-2525
Adams, NE 68301
(402) 988-2525
Grades: 7-12
| 208 students
Rank: #22.
Freeman Elementary-adams
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
415 Eighth St
Adams, NE 68301
(402) 988-2525
Adams, NE 68301
(402) 988-2525
Grades: PK-10
| 282 students
Rank: #33.
Diller-odell Secondary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
506 Perry St
Odell, NE 68415
(402) 766-4210
Odell, NE 68415
(402) 766-4210
Grades: 7-12
| 110 students
Rank: #44.
Beatrice High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 Orange Blvd
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1515
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1515
Grades: 9-12
| 662 students
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 N 19th
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1575
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1575
Grades: PK-2
| 193 students
Rank: #66.
Beatrice Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
215 N 5th St
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1545
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1545
Grades: 6-8
| 440 students
Rank: #77.
Southern Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
315 W 2nd St
Blue Springs, NE 68318
(402) 645-3359
Blue Springs, NE 68318
(402) 645-3359
Grades: PK-6
| 199 students
Rank: #88.
Southern Jr-sr High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
115 S 11th St
Wymore, NE 68466
(402) 645-3326
Wymore, NE 68466
(402) 645-3326
Grades: 7-12
| 175 students
Rank: n/an/a
313 W 1st Street
Blue Springs, NE 68318
(402) 645-3359
Blue Springs, NE 68318
(402) 645-3359
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
201 South Cedar Street
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1585
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1585
Grades: PK
| 219 students
Rank: n/an/a
Educational Service Unit 5
Alternative School
900 West Court
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-5277
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-5277
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Gage County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
201 S Cedar St
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1585
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1585
Grades: PK-5
| 266 students
Compass Learning Community (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
2920 East Court Street
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 239-7021
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 239-7021
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1300 N 14th St
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1566
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1566
Grades: PK-5
| 398 students
400 S 7th St
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1580
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1580
Grades: 3-5
| 207 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Gage County, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Gage County, NE include Freeman High School, Freeman Elementary-adams and Diller-odell Secondary School.
How many public schools are located in Gage County?
11 public schools are located in Gage County.
What percentage of students in Gage County go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Gage County are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Gage County?
Gage County public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Gage County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Gage County include: Freeman High School vs. Freeman Elementary-adams
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