For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 199 students in Harlan County, NE.
The top ranked public elementary school in Harlan County, NE is Alma Elementary At Alma. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harlan County, NE public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Harlan County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Harlan County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alma Elementary At Alma
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
515 Jewell St
Alma, NE 68920
(308) 928-2131
Alma, NE 68920
(308) 928-2131
Grades: PK-6
| 199 students
Harlan County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Box 477
Orleans, NE 68966
(308) 473-3185
Orleans, NE 68966
(308) 473-3185
Grades: PK-6
| 56 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Harlan County, NE?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Harlan County, NE include Alma Elementary At Alma.
How many public elementary schools are located in Harlan County?
1 public elementary schools are located in Harlan County.
What is the racial composition of students in Harlan County?
Harlan County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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