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Best Boone County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 988 students in Boone County, NE (there are , serving 117 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Boone County, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in Boone County, NE are Boone Central Elem-albion, Boone Central High School and Boone Central Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Boone County, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Boone County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% 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 Boone County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Boone Central Elem-albion
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
605 S 6th
Albion, NE 68620
(402) 395-2134
Gr: PK-4 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Boone Central High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
605 S 6th St
Albion, NE 68620
(402) 395-2134
Gr: 9-12 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Boone Central Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
605 S 6th
Albion, NE 68620
(402) 395-2134
Gr: 5-8 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Riverside High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
408 W Dayton St
Cedar Rapids, NE 68627
(308) 358-0640
Gr: 9-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Riverside Elementary - Cedar Rapids
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
408 W Dayton St
Cedar Rapids, NE 68627
(308) 358-0640
Gr: PK-5 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
St. Edward High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
601 Clark St
Saint Edward, NE 68660
(402) 678-2282
Gr: 7-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #77.
St. Edward Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
601 Clark St
Saint Edward, NE 68660
(402) 678-2282
Gr: PK-6 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Boone County, NE

Boone County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Abc Preschool (Closed 2023)
605 S 6th Street
Albion, NE 68620
(402) 395-2134
Gr: PK | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Belgrade Public School (Closed 2007)
100 East 5th Box 98
Belgrade, NE 68623
(308) 357-1150
Gr: PK-8 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Boone Central Elem-petersburg Elementary School (Closed 2005)
203 E Widaman Box 240
Petersburg, NE 68652
(402) 386-5302
Gr: PK-6 | 40 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Shell Creek Public School (Closed 2007)
1703 310th Ave
Albion, NE 68620
(402) 386-5640
Gr: PK-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
South Akron Public School (Closed 2007)
2202 130th Ave
Albion, NE 68620
(402) 395-2320
Gr: PK-8 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Boone County, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in Boone County, NE include Boone Central Elem-albion, Boone Central High School and Boone Central Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Boone County?
7 public schools are located in Boone County.
What percentage of students in Boone County go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Boone County are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Boone County?
Boone 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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