For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,020 students in Gering, NE.
The top-ranked public schools in Gering, NE are Geil Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Northfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gering, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Gering have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Gering, NE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Geil Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1600 D St
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 436-2545
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 436-2545
Gr: PK-5 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1725 13th St
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 436-2350
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 436-2350
Gr: PK-5 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Northfield Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Flaten Ave
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 436-5555
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 436-5555
Gr: PK-5 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
Gering Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 Q St
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 436-3123
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 436-3123
Gr: 6-8 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #55.
Gering High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1500 U St
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 436-3121
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 436-3121
Gr: 9-12 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
1725 13th St
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 436-2350
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 436-2350
Gr: PK | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 63:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
Panhandle Beginnings Day Treatment
Alternative School
116 Terry Blvd
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 632-3981
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 632-3981
Gr: 3-8
Gering, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
190234 Carter Canyon Rd
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 436-2004
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 436-2004
Gr: PK-4 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
975 Crescent Drive
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 633-3321
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 633-3321
Gr: PK | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Paces-w Ne Juvenile Services (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
2522 7th St
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 436-2204
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 436-2204
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Gering, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in Gering, NE include Geil Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Northfield Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Gering?
7 public schools are located in Gering.
What is the racial composition of students in Gering?
Gering public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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