For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,228 students in Burt County, NE.
The top ranked public schools in Burt County, NE are Oakland Craig Elementary School, Oakland Craig Junior-senior High School and Northeast Elementary At Lyons. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burt County, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Burt 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 Burt County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oakland Craig Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 N Brewster Ave
Oakland, NE 68045
(402) 685-5631
Oakland, NE 68045
(402) 685-5631
Grades: PK-6
| 226 students
Rank: #22.
Oakland Craig Junior-senior High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
309 N Davis
Oakland, NE 68045
(402) 685-5661
Oakland, NE 68045
(402) 685-5661
Grades: 7-12
| 179 students
Rank: #33.
Northeast Elementary At Lyons
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 S 5th St
Lyons, NE 68038
(402) 687-2363
Lyons, NE 68038
(402) 687-2363
Grades: PK-6
| 160 students
Rank: #44.
Northeast Secondary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 S 5th St
Lyons, NE 68038
(402) 687-2349
Lyons, NE 68038
(402) 687-2349
Grades: 7-12
| 145 students
Rank: #55.
Elementary School At Tekamah
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
112 N 13th St
Tekamah, NE 68061
(402) 374-2154
Tekamah, NE 68061
(402) 374-2154
Grades: PK-6
| 294 students
Rank: #66.
High School At Tekamah
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
112 N 13th St
Tekamah, NE 68061
(402) 374-2156
Tekamah, NE 68061
(402) 374-2156
Grades: 7-12
| 224 students
Burt County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2076 Old Hwy 118
Decatur, NE 68020
(402) 349-5284
Decatur, NE 68020
(402) 349-5284
Grades: PK-8
| 6 students
923 S Broadway Po Box 157
Decatur, NE 68020
(402) 349-5382
Decatur, NE 68020
(402) 349-5382
Grades: PK-6
| 11 students
309 N Davis
Oakland, NE 68045
(402) 685-5661
Oakland, NE 68045
(402) 685-5661
Grades: 7-8
| 69 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Burt County, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Burt County, NE include Oakland Craig Elementary School, Oakland Craig Junior-senior High School and Northeast Elementary At Lyons.
How many public schools are located in Burt County?
6 public schools are located in Burt County.
What is the racial composition of students in Burt County?
Burt 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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