For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 2,076 students in Gage County, NE (there are 2 private schools, serving 228 private students). 90% 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 63% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), 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 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Gage County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Freeman High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
415 Eighth St
Adams, NE 68301
(402) 988-2525
Adams, NE 68301
(402) 988-2525
Gr: 7-12 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Freeman Elementary-adams
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
415 Eighth St
Adams, NE 68301
(402) 988-2525
Adams, NE 68301
(402) 988-2525
Gr: PK-6 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Diller-odell Secondary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
506 Perry St
Odell, NE 68415
(402) 766-4210
Odell, NE 68415
(402) 766-4210
Gr: 7-12 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Beatrice Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
215 N 5th St
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1545
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1545
Gr: 6-8 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Beatrice High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Orange Blvd
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1515
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1515
Gr: 9-12 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #66.
Southern Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
315 W 2nd St
Blue Springs, NE 68318
(402) 645-3359
Blue Springs, NE 68318
(402) 645-3359
Gr: PK-6 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #77.
Southern Jr-sr High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
115 S 11th St
Wymore, NE 68466
(402) 645-3326
Wymore, NE 68466
(402) 645-3326
Gr: 7-12 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
333 North 33rd Street
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1525
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1525
Gr: PK | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
333 North 33rd Street
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1525
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1525
Gr: PK-5 | 798 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
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
Gr: 9-12
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?
9 public schools are located in Gage County.
What percentage of students in Gage County go to public school?
90% 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 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 39% (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 Elementary-adams vs. Freeman High School, Freeman High School vs. Freeman Elementary-adams
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