For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 164 students in Howells, NE (there are , serving 44 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in Howells, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top ranked public school in Howells, NE is Howells Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Howells, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Howells 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 Howells, NE (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Howells Senior High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
417 Center Street
Howells, NE 68641
(402) 986-1621
Howells, NE 68641
(402) 986-1621
Gr: 7-12 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
417 Center Street
Howells, NE 68641
(402) 986-1621
Howells, NE 68641
(402) 986-1621
Gr: PK | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Howells, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Howells, NE include Howells Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Howells?
2 public schools are located in Howells.
What percentage of students in Howells go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in Howells are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Howells?
Howells 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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