For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 292 students in Garfield County, NE.
The top ranked public schools in Garfield County, NE are Burwell Elementary School and Burwell Jr-sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Garfield County, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Garfield County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Garfield County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Burwell Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
204 S 4th
Burwell, NE 68823
(308) 346-4431
Burwell, NE 68823
(308) 346-4431
Grades: PK-6
| 168 students
Rank: #22.
Burwell Jr-sr High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
190 I St
Burwell, NE 68823
(308) 346-4150
Burwell, NE 68823
(308) 346-4150
Grades: 7-12
| 124 students
Garfield County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Hc 80 Box 28
Burwell, NE 68823
(308) 348-2271
Burwell, NE 68823
(308) 348-2271
Grades: PK-8
| 8 students
47017 Cedar River Road, Po Box
Burwell, NE 68823
(308) 348-2271
Burwell, NE 68823
(308) 348-2271
Grades: PK-6
| 5 students
Hc 79 Box 49 A
Burwell, NE 68823
(308) 348-2242
Burwell, NE 68823
(308) 348-2242
Grades: PK-8
| 3 students
82347 468th Ave
Burwell, NE 68823
(308) 346-4642
Burwell, NE 68823
(308) 346-4642
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Garfield County, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Garfield County, NE include Burwell Elementary School and Burwell Jr-sr High School.
How many public schools are located in Garfield County?
2 public schools are located in Garfield County.
What is the racial composition of students in Garfield County?
Garfield County public schools minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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