For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 165 students in Stapleton, NE.
The top-ranked public schools in Stapleton, NE are Stapleton High School and Stapleton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stapleton, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Stapleton have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Stapleton, NE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stapleton High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
702 6th Street
Stapleton, NE 69163
(308) 636-2252
Stapleton, NE 69163
(308) 636-2252
Gr: 7-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Stapleton Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
702 6th Street
Stapleton, NE 69163
(308) 636-2252
Stapleton, NE 69163
(308) 636-2252
Gr: PK-6 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Stapleton, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
38250 Peaceful Plains Road
Stapleton, NE 69163
(308) 587-2395
Stapleton, NE 69163
(308) 587-2395
Gr: PK-6 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Stapleton, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in Stapleton, NE include Stapleton High School and Stapleton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Stapleton?
2 public schools are located in Stapleton.
What is the racial composition of students in Stapleton?
Stapleton public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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