For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 236 students in Oshkosh, NE.
The top-ranked public schools in Oshkosh, NE are Garden County Junior/senior High School and Garden County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oshkosh, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Oshkosh have an average ranking of 4/10, 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 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Oshkosh, NE (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Garden County Junior/senior High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 W 4th St
Oshkosh, NE 69154
(308) 772-3242
Oshkosh, NE 69154
(308) 772-3242
Gr: 7-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Garden County Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 West 2nd
Oshkosh, NE 69154
(308) 772-3336
Oshkosh, NE 69154
(308) 772-3336
Gr: PK-6 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Oshkosh, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
800 W 2nd Box 200
Oshkosh, NE 69154
(308) 772-3336
Oshkosh, NE 69154
(308) 772-3336
Gr: PK-6 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Oshkosh, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in Oshkosh, NE include Garden County Junior/senior High School and Garden County Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Oshkosh?
2 public schools are located in Oshkosh.
What is the racial composition of students in Oshkosh?
Oshkosh public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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