For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 395 students in Stanton County, NE.
The top ranked public schools in Stanton County, NE are Stanton Elementary School and Stanton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stanton County, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Stanton County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Stanton County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stanton Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
506 Fir St
Stanton, NE 68779
(402) 439-2639
Stanton, NE 68779
(402) 439-2639
Gr: PK-6 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Stanton High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1007 Kingwood St
Stanton, NE 68779
(402) 439-2250
Stanton, NE 68779
(402) 439-2250
Gr: 7-12 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Stanton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
83454 561 Ave
Stanton, NE 68779
(402) 454-2297
Stanton, NE 68779
(402) 454-2297
Gr: PK-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Stanton County, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Stanton County, NE include Stanton Elementary School and Stanton High School.
How many public schools are located in Stanton County?
2 public schools are located in Stanton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Stanton County?
Stanton County public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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