For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 359 students in Johnson, NE.
The top ranked public schools in Johnson, NE are High School At Johnson and Elementary School At Johnson. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Johnson, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 85% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Johnson have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Johnson, NE (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
High School At Johnson
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
310 Main St
Johnson, NE 68378
(402) 868-5235
Johnson, NE 68378
(402) 868-5235
Gr: 7-12 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Elementary School At Johnson
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
310 Main St
Johnson, NE 68378
(402) 868-5235
Johnson, NE 68378
(402) 868-5235
Gr: PK-6 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Johnson, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Johnson, NE include High School At Johnson and Elementary School At Johnson.
How many public schools are located in Johnson?
2 public schools are located in Johnson.
What is the racial composition of students in Johnson?
Johnson public schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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