For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 642 students in Keith County, NE.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Keith County, NE are Paxton Elementary School and Prairie View School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Keith County, NE public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Keith County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% 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 Keith County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paxton Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
308 N Elm
Paxton, NE 69155
(308) 239-4283
Paxton, NE 69155
(308) 239-4283
Gr: PK-6 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Prairie View School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
801 East O Street
Ogallala, NE 69153
(308) 284-6087
Ogallala, NE 69153
(308) 284-6087
Gr: PK-8 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Keith County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
851 Road East 50
Ogallala, NE 69153
(308) 284-4549
Ogallala, NE 69153
(308) 284-4549
Gr: K-8 | 9 students
Esu 16 Preschool Handicapped (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
314 W 1st Box 915
Ogallala, NE 69153
(308) 284-8481
Ogallala, NE 69153
(308) 284-8481
Gr: PK-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
420 Jefferson St Box 110
Keystone, NE 69144
(308) 726-2501
Keystone, NE 69144
(308) 726-2501
Gr: PK-8 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
720 Hwy 92 West Box 25
Lemoyne, NE 69146
(308) 355-3131
Lemoyne, NE 69146
(308) 355-3131
Gr: PK-8 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 11%
205 E 6th St
Ogallala, NE 69153
(308) 284-4478
Ogallala, NE 69153
(308) 284-4478
Gr: 6-8 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
601 West B St
Ogallala, NE 69153
(308) 284-3921
Ogallala, NE 69153
(308) 284-3921
Gr: 1-2 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
500 West H
Ogallala, NE 69153
(308) 284-3866
Ogallala, NE 69153
(308) 284-3866
Gr: PK-K | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Keith County, NE?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Keith County, NE include Paxton Elementary School and Prairie View School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Keith County?
2 public elementary schools are located in Keith County.
What is the racial composition of students in Keith County?
Keith County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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