For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 103 students in Harrisburg, NE.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Harrisburg, NE are Banner County Elementary School and Banner County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harrisburg, NE public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Harrisburg have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Harrisburg, NE (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Banner County Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 School St
Harrisburg, NE 69345
(308) 436-5262
Harrisburg, NE 69345
(308) 436-5262
Grades: PK-5
| 70 students
Rank: #22.
Banner County Middle School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 School St
Harrisburg, NE 69345
(308) 436-5262
Harrisburg, NE 69345
(308) 436-5262
Grades: 6-8
| 33 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Harrisburg, NE?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Harrisburg, NE include Banner County Elementary School and Banner County Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Harrisburg?
2 public elementary schools are located in Harrisburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Harrisburg?
Harrisburg public elementary schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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