For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 121 students in Litchfield, NE.
The top-ranked public schools in Litchfield, NE are Litchfield High School and Litchfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Litchfield, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Litchfield have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Litchfield, NE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Litchfield High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 N Main
Litchfield, NE 68852
(308) 446-2244
Litchfield, NE 68852
(308) 446-2244
Gr: 7-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #22.
Litchfield Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 N Main
Litchfield, NE 68852
(308) 446-2244
Litchfield, NE 68852
(308) 446-2244
Gr: PK-6 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Litchfield, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in Litchfield, NE include Litchfield High School and Litchfield Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Litchfield?
2 public schools are located in Litchfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Litchfield?
Litchfield public schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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