For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 303 students in Niobrara, NE.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Niobrara, NE are Niobrara Elementary School, Isanti Elementary School and Isanti Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Niobrara, NE public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Niobrara have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Nebraska public elementary school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Niobrara, NE (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Niobrara Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
247 N Hwy 12
Niobrara, NE 68760
(402) 857-3323
Niobrara, NE 68760
(402) 857-3323
Gr: PK-6 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Isanti Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
206 Frazier Ave East
Niobrara, NE 68760
(402) 857-2741
Niobrara, NE 68760
(402) 857-2741
Gr: PK-5 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Isanti Middle School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
206 Frazier Ave East
Niobrara, NE 68760
(402) 857-2741
Niobrara, NE 68760
(402) 857-2741
Gr: 6-8 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Niobrara, NE?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Niobrara, NE include Niobrara Elementary School, Isanti Elementary School and Isanti Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Niobrara?
3 public elementary schools are located in Niobrara.
What is the racial composition of students in Niobrara?
Niobrara public elementary schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Niobrara are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Niobrara include: Niobrara Elementary School vs. Isanti Elementary School
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