For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 519 students in Pawnee County, NE (there are 1 private school, serving 15 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Pawnee County, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Pawnee County, NE are Htrs Middle School, Lewiston Elementary School and Pawnee City Secondary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pawnee County, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Pawnee County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Pawnee County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Htrs Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
810 Central Ave
Table Rock, NE 68447
(402) 839-2085
Table Rock, NE 68447
(402) 839-2085
Grades: 6-8
| 67 students
Rank: #22.
Lewiston Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
306 Tiger Ave
Lewiston, NE 68380
(402) 865-4675
Lewiston, NE 68380
(402) 865-4675
Grades: PK-6
| 108 students
Rank: #33.
Pawnee City Secondary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
729 E St
Pawnee City, NE 68420
(402) 852-2988
Pawnee City, NE 68420
(402) 852-2988
Grades: 7-12
| 127 students
Rank: #44.
Pawnee City Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
729 E St
Pawnee City, NE 68420
(402) 852-2411
Pawnee City, NE 68420
(402) 852-2411
Grades: PK-6
| 154 students
Rank: #55.
Lewiston High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
306 Tiger Ave
Lewiston, NE 68380
(402) 865-4675
Lewiston, NE 68380
(402) 865-4675
Grades: 7-12
| 63 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Pawnee County, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Pawnee County, NE include Htrs Middle School, Lewiston Elementary School and Pawnee City Secondary School.
How many public schools are located in Pawnee County, NE?
5 public schools are located in Pawnee County, NE.
What percentage of students in Pawnee County, NE go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Pawnee County, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pawnee County, NE?
Pawnee County, NE public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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