For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 283 students in Sutherland, NE.
The top-ranked public schools in Sutherland, NE are Sutherland Elementary School and Sutherland High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sutherland, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Sutherland have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sutherland, NE (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sutherland Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 Walnut St
Sutherland, NE 69165
(308) 386-4656
Sutherland, NE 69165
(308) 386-4656
Gr: PK-6 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Sutherland High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 Walnut
Sutherland, NE 69165
(308) 386-4656
Sutherland, NE 69165
(308) 386-4656
Gr: 7-12 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Sutherland, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1504 E Hwy 92 Box 52 A
Sutherland, NE 69165
(308) 764-2290
Sutherland, NE 69165
(308) 764-2290
Gr: PK-6 | 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Sutherland, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in Sutherland, NE include Sutherland Elementary School and Sutherland High School.
How many public schools are located in Sutherland?
2 public schools are located in Sutherland.
What is the racial composition of students in Sutherland?
Sutherland public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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