For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 355 students in Johnson, NE.
The top-ranked public schools in Johnson, NE are High School At Johnson and Elementary School At Johnson. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Johnson, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 85% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Johnson have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Johnson, NE (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
High School At Johnson
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
310 Main St
Johnson, NE 68378
(402) 868-5235
Johnson, NE 68378
(402) 868-5235
Gr: 9-12 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Elementary School At Johnson
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
310 Main St
Johnson, NE 68378
(402) 868-5235
Johnson, NE 68378
(402) 868-5235
Gr: PK-5 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: n/an/a
310 Main Street
Johnson, NE 68378
(402) 868-5235
Johnson, NE 68378
(402) 868-5235
Gr: 6-8 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Johnson, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in Johnson, NE include High School At Johnson and Elementary School At Johnson.
How many public schools are located in Johnson?
3 public schools are located in Johnson.
What is the racial composition of students in Johnson?
Johnson public schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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