For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 293 students in Laurel, NE.
The top-ranked public schools in Laurel, NE are Laurel-concord-coleridge Elementary School and Laurel-concord-coleridge High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Laurel, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Laurel have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Laurel, NE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Laurel-concord-coleridge Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
502 Wakefield St
Laurel, NE 68745
(402) 256-3133
Laurel, NE 68745
(402) 256-3133
Gr: PK-4 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Laurel-concord-coleridge High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
502 Wakefield St
Laurel, NE 68745
(402) 256-3133
Laurel, NE 68745
(402) 256-3133
Gr: 9-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Laurel, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in Laurel, NE include Laurel-concord-coleridge Elementary School and Laurel-concord-coleridge High School.
How many public schools are located in Laurel?
2 public schools are located in Laurel.
What is the racial composition of students in Laurel?
Laurel public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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