For the 2026 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 77% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Harlan County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% 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 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Harlan County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alma Elementary At Alma
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
515 Jewell St
Alma, NE 68920
(308) 928-2131
Alma, NE 68920
(308) 928-2131
Gr: PK-6 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Harlan County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Box 477
Orleans, NE 68966
(308) 473-3185
Orleans, NE 68966
(308) 473-3185
Gr: PK-6 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
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 40% (majority Hispanic).
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