For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 250 students in Maxwell, NE.
The top ranked public schools in Maxwell, NE are Maxwell High School and Maxwell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Maxwell, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Maxwell have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Maxwell, NE (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Maxwell High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
415 E Hwy 30
Maxwell, NE 69151
(308) 582-4585
Maxwell, NE 69151
(308) 582-4585
Grades: 7-12
| 139 students
Rank: #22.
Maxwell Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
415 E Hwy 30
Maxwell, NE 69151
(308) 582-4585
Maxwell, NE 69151
(308) 582-4585
Grades: PK-6
| 111 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Maxwell, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Maxwell, NE include Maxwell High School and Maxwell Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Maxwell?
2 public schools are located in Maxwell.
What is the racial composition of students in Maxwell?
Maxwell public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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