For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 715 students in Webster County, NE.
The top-ranked public schools in Webster County, NE are Blue Hill High School, Blue Hill Elementary School and Silver Lake Elementary Sch-bladen. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Webster County, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Webster County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Webster County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Blue Hill High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
606 S Sycamore
Blue Hill, NE 68930
(402) 756-3043
Blue Hill, NE 68930
(402) 756-3043
Gr: 7-12 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Blue Hill Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
606 S Sycamore
Blue Hill, NE 68930
(402) 756-2085
Blue Hill, NE 68930
(402) 756-2085
Gr: PK-6 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Silver Lake Elementary Sch-bladen
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 Webster
Bladen, NE 68928
(402) 756-1311
Bladen, NE 68928
(402) 756-1311
Gr: PK-6 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Red Cloud Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
334 N Cherry
Red Cloud, NE 68970
(402) 746-3413
Red Cloud, NE 68970
(402) 746-3413
Gr: PK-6 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Red Cloud High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
121 W 7th Ave
Red Cloud, NE 68970
(402) 746-2818
Red Cloud, NE 68970
(402) 746-2818
Gr: 7-12 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Webster County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
128 University St Box 128
Guide Rock, NE 68942
(402) 257-3105
Guide Rock, NE 68942
(402) 257-3105
Gr: K-6 | 18 students Minority enrollment: 11%
606 S Sycamore
Blue Hill, NE 68930
(402) 756-2315
Blue Hill, NE 68930
(402) 756-2315
Gr: PK
334 North Cherry St
Red Cloud, NE 68970
(402) 746-2301
Red Cloud, NE 68970
(402) 746-2301
Gr: PK
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Webster County, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in Webster County, NE include Blue Hill High School, Blue Hill Elementary School and Silver Lake Elementary Sch-bladen.
How many public schools are located in Webster County?
5 public schools are located in Webster County.
What is the racial composition of students in Webster County?
Webster County public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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