The average student:teacher ratio in Nebraska public schools is approximately 14:1 (2024-25).
Student:Teacher Ratio Range: 1:1
6:1
Avg. Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Public Schools Student:Teacher Ratio Statistics in Nebraska (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student: Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Ncyf Community High School
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 9-12
2610 N 20th St East
Omaha, NE 68110
(402) 636-8690
Omaha, NE 68110
(402) 636-8690
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Omaha Public Schools Homebased
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: PK
3215 Cuming St
Omaha, NE 68131
(531) 299-9632
Omaha, NE 68131
(531) 299-9632
Rank: #33.
West Hastings High School
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 9-12
2802 30th Avenue
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 460-3111
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 460-3111
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Early Learning Center
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK
1720 Portal Place
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 633-3712
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 633-3712
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Infant Toddler At Lincoln High School
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK
2229 J St
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1301
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1301
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Sioux County High School
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 9-12
435 Kate
Harrison, NE 69346
(308) 668-2415
Harrison, NE 69346
(308) 668-2415
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
West Kearney High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 8-12
2802 30th Ave
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 338-2011
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 338-2011
Rank: #8 - 168. - 16.
Cutcomb Lake School
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-8
30 Miles S Of Nenzel Nebraska,
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 823-4208
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 823-4208
Rank: #8 - 168. - 16.
Esu 3 Head Start - Bellevue West
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK
1501 Thurston Ave
Bellevue, NE 68123
(402) 827-1869
Bellevue, NE 68123
(402) 827-1869
Rank: #8 - 168. - 16.
Franklin High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 9-12
1001 M St
Franklin, NE 68939
(308) 425-6283
Franklin, NE 68939
(308) 425-6283
Rank: #8 - 168. - 16.
High School At Dunning
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 7-12
107 Gandy Ave
Dunning, NE 68833
(308) 538-2224
Dunning, NE 68833
(308) 538-2224
Rank: #8 - 168. - 16.
Litchfield High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 7-12
500 N Main
Litchfield, NE 68852
(308) 446-2244
Litchfield, NE 68852
(308) 446-2244
Rank: #8 - 168. - 16.
Loup County High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 7-12
608 Williams St
Taylor, NE 68879
(308) 942-6115
Taylor, NE 68879
(308) 942-6115
Rank: #8 - 168. - 16.
Meridian School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-12
4215 Avenue I
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 635-3696
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 635-3696
Rank: #8 - 168. - 16.
Pink School
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-8
1022 River Rd
Harrison, NE 69346
(308) 665-1964
Harrison, NE 69346
(308) 665-1964
Rank: #8 - 168. - 16.
Tryon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-6
625 Anderson St
Tryon, NE 69167
(308) 587-2262
Tryon, NE 69167
(308) 587-2262
Rank: #17 - 2817. - 28.
Banner County High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 9-12
200 School St
Harrisburg, NE 69345
(308) 436-5262
Harrisburg, NE 69345
(308) 436-5262
Rank: #17 - 2817. - 28.
Bruning-davenport High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 9-12
340 Carroll St
Bruning, NE 68322
(402) 353-4685
Bruning, NE 68322
(402) 353-4685
Rank: #17 - 2817. - 28.
Chambers High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 7-12
201 South A St
Chambers, NE 68725
(402) 482-5233
Chambers, NE 68725
(402) 482-5233
Rank: #17 - 2817. - 28.
Creek Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 7-12
3rd & Washington
Chappell, NE 69129
(308) 874-3310
Chappell, NE 69129
(308) 874-3310
Rank: #17 - 2817. - 28.
Exeter-milligan High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 9-12
318 S River Ave
Exeter, NE 68351
(402) 266-5911
Exeter, NE 68351
(402) 266-5911
Rank: #17 - 2817. - 28.
Htrs High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 9-12
810 Central Ave
Humboldt, NE 68376
(402) 862-2151
Humboldt, NE 68376
(402) 862-2151
Rank: #17 - 2817. - 28.
Isanti High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 9-12
206 Frazier Ave East
Niobrara, NE 68760
(402) 857-2741
Niobrara, NE 68760
(402) 857-2741
Rank: #17 - 2817. - 28.
Keya Paha County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 7-12
101 Football Ave
Springview, NE 68778
(402) 497-3501
Springview, NE 68778
(402) 497-3501
Rank: #17 - 2817. - 28.
Mc Pherson County Secondary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 7-12
525 Hwy 92
Tryon, NE 69167
(308) 587-2262
Tryon, NE 69167
(308) 587-2262
Rank: #17 - 2817. - 28.
Scribner-snyder Secondary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 7-12
400 Pebble
Scribner, NE 68057
(402) 664-2567
Scribner, NE 68057
(402) 664-2567
Rank: #17 - 2817. - 28.
Simeon School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-8
88709 Simeon Rd
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-3367
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-3367
Rank: #17 - 2817. - 28.
Wheeler Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 7-12
600 Randolph West
Bartlett, NE 68622
(308) 654-3273
Bartlett, NE 68622
(308) 654-3273
Rank: #29 - 4229. - 42.
Chalk Butte School
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-8
321 Si Rd
Harrison, NE 69346
(308) 247-2811
Harrison, NE 69346
(308) 247-2811
Rank: #29 - 4229. - 42.
Elementary School At Dwight
Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-6
292 N 1st St
Dwight, NE 68635
(402) 566-2445
Dwight, NE 68635
(402) 566-2445
Rank: #29 - 4229. - 42.
Elwood High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 7-12
502 First Ave
Elwood, NE 68937
(308) 785-2491
Elwood, NE 68937
(308) 785-2491
Rank: #29 - 4229. - 42.
Harvard High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 9-12
506 E North St
Harvard, NE 68944
(402) 772-2171
Harvard, NE 68944
(402) 772-2171
Rank: #29 - 4229. - 42.
Hayes Center Secondary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 7-12
501 Troth St
Hayes Center, NE 69032
(308) 286-5600
Hayes Center, NE 69032
(308) 286-5600
Rank: #29 - 4229. - 42.
Hyannis High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 7-12
332 East Hwy 2
Hyannis, NE 69350
(308) 458-2202
Hyannis, NE 69350
(308) 458-2202
Rank: #29 - 4229. - 42.
Infant Toddler At Bryan Community School
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK
300 South 48th Street
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1308
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1308
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Nebraska average public schools student:teacher ratio?
The Nebraska average public schools student:teacher ratio is 14:1 for 2024-25.
What are the public schools with the lowest student:teacher ratio in Nebraska?
The best top ranked public schools in Nebraska include Ncyf Community High School, Omaha Public Schools Homebased and West Hastings High School.
What is public high school and public elementary school with the lowest student:teacher ratio in Nebraska?
The public high school with the lowest student:teacher ratio in Nebraska is Ncyf Community High School, with a value of 1:1. The public elementary school with the lowest student:teacher ratio is Cutcomb Lake School, with a value of 4:1.
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