For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 396 students in Sutton, NE (there are 1 private school, serving 28 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Sutton, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Sutton, NE are Sutton Secondary School and Sutton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sutton, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Sutton have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sutton, NE (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sutton Secondary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1107 N Saunders
Sutton, NE 68979
(402) 773-4303
Sutton, NE 68979
(402) 773-4303
Gr: 7-12 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Sutton Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1107 N Saunders
Sutton, NE 68979
(402) 773-4423
Sutton, NE 68979
(402) 773-4423
Gr: PK-6 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sutton, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Sutton, NE include Sutton Secondary School and Sutton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Sutton?
2 public schools are located in Sutton.
What percentage of students in Sutton go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Sutton are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sutton?
Sutton public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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