For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 194 students in Harvard, NE.
The top-ranked public schools in Harvard, NE are Harvard High School, Harvard Middle School and Harvard Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harvard, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Harvard have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Harvard, NE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harvard High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
506 E North St
Harvard, NE 68944
(402) 772-2171
Harvard, NE 68944
(402) 772-2171
Gr: 9-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Harvard Middle School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
506 East North Street
Harvard, NE 68944
(402) 772-2171
Harvard, NE 68944
(402) 772-2171
Gr: 6-8 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Harvard Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
506 E North St
Harvard, NE 68944
(402) 772-2171
Harvard, NE 68944
(402) 772-2171
Gr: PK-5 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Harvard, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in Harvard, NE include Harvard High School, Harvard Middle School and Harvard Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Harvard?
3 public schools are located in Harvard.
What is the racial composition of students in Harvard?
Harvard public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Nebraska public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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