For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 305 students in Lyons, NE.
The top ranked public schools in Lyons, NE are Northeast Secondary School and Northeast Elementary At Lyons. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lyons, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Lyons have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lyons, NE (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northeast Secondary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 S 5th St
Lyons, NE 68038
(402) 687-2349
Lyons, NE 68038
(402) 687-2349
Gr: 7-12 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Northeast Elementary At Lyons
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 S 5th St
Lyons, NE 68038
(402) 687-2363
Lyons, NE 68038
(402) 687-2363
Gr: PK-6 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lyons, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Lyons, NE include Northeast Secondary School and Northeast Elementary At Lyons.
How many public schools are located in Lyons?
2 public schools are located in Lyons.
What is the racial composition of students in Lyons?
Lyons public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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