For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 197 students in Stuart, NE (there are 1 private school, serving 37 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in Stuart, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in Stuart, NE are Stuart Elementary School and Stuart High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stuart, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Stuart have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Stuart, NE (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stuart Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
404 E 2nd
Stuart, NE 68780
(402) 924-3302
Stuart, NE 68780
(402) 924-3302
Gr: PK-6 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Stuart High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
404 E 2nd
Stuart, NE 68780
(402) 924-3302
Stuart, NE 68780
(402) 924-3302
Gr: 7-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Stuart, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
89448 471st Ave
Stuart, NE 68780
(402) 924-3860
Stuart, NE 68780
(402) 924-3860
Gr: K-8 | 4 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Stuart, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in Stuart, NE include Stuart Elementary School and Stuart High School.
How many public schools are located in Stuart?
2 public schools are located in Stuart.
What percentage of students in Stuart go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Stuart are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Stuart?
Stuart public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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