For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 944 students in Fillmore County, NE.
The top ranked public schools in Fillmore County, NE are Exeter-milligan Elem-exeter, Shickley Elementary School and Fillmore Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fillmore County, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Fillmore County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Fillmore County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Exeter-milligan Elem-exeter
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
318 S River Ave
Exeter, NE 68351
(402) 266-5911
Exeter, NE 68351
(402) 266-5911
Gr: PK-5 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Shickley Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
104 E Murray
Shickley, NE 68436
(402) 627-3085
Shickley, NE 68436
(402) 627-3085
Gr: PK-6 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Fillmore Central Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
225 N 17th St
Geneva, NE 68361
(402) 759-3184
Geneva, NE 68361
(402) 759-3184
Gr: PK-4 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Fillmore Central Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
950 F St
Fairmont, NE 68354
(402) 268-3411
Fairmont, NE 68354
(402) 268-3411
Gr: 5-8 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Exeter-milligan Middle School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
318 S River Ave
Exeter, NE 68351
(402) 266-5911
Exeter, NE 68351
(402) 266-5911
Gr: 6-8 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #66.
Exeter-milligan High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
318 S River Ave
Exeter, NE 68351
(402) 266-5911
Exeter, NE 68351
(402) 266-5911
Gr: 9-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #77.
Fillmore Central High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1410 L Street
Geneva, NE 68361
(402) 759-3141
Geneva, NE 68361
(402) 759-3141
Gr: 9-12 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #88.
Shickley High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
104 E Murray
Shickley, NE 68436
(402) 627-3375
Shickley, NE 68436
(402) 627-3375
Gr: 7-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
1211 North Monroe Street
Milligan, NE 68406
(402) 514-3243
Milligan, NE 68406
(402) 514-3243
Gr: PK | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Fillmore County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
502 9th St
Milligan, NE 68406
(402) 629-4265
Milligan, NE 68406
(402) 629-4265
Gr: 3-6 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
950 F St Box 157
Fairmont, NE 68354
(402) 268-3411
Fairmont, NE 68354
(402) 268-3411
Gr: K-6 | 26 students Minority enrollment: 8%
202 S Main Box 128
Ohiowa, NE 68416
(402) 295-2377
Ohiowa, NE 68416
(402) 295-2377
Gr: PK-8 | 12 students Minority enrollment: 8%
088 S Main Po Box 96
Strang, NE 68444
(402) 759-4727
Strang, NE 68444
(402) 759-4727
Gr: PK-8 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Fillmore County, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Fillmore County, NE include Exeter-milligan Elem-exeter, Shickley Elementary School and Fillmore Central Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Fillmore County?
9 public schools are located in Fillmore County.
What is the racial composition of students in Fillmore County?
Fillmore County public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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