For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 89 students in Loup County, NE.
The top-ranked public schools in Loup County, NE are Loup County Elementary School and Loup County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Loup County, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Loup County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Loup County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Loup County Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
608 Williams St
Taylor, NE 68879
(308) 942-6115
Taylor, NE 68879
(308) 942-6115
Gr: PK-6 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Loup County High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
608 Williams St
Taylor, NE 68879
(308) 942-6115
Taylor, NE 68879
(308) 942-6115
Gr: 7-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Loup County, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in Loup County, NE include Loup County Elementary School and Loup County High School.
How many public schools are located in Loup County?
2 public schools are located in Loup County.
What is the racial composition of students in Loup County?
Loup County public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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