For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 604 students in Mitchell, NE.
The top ranked public schools in Mitchell, NE are Mitchell Secondary School and Mitchell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mitchell, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Mitchell have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Mitchell, NE (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mitchell Secondary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1819 19th Ave
Mitchell, NE 69357
(308) 623-1707
Mitchell, NE 69357
(308) 623-1707
Gr: 7-12 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Mitchell Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1439 13th Ave
Mitchell, NE 69357
(308) 623-2828
Mitchell, NE 69357
(308) 623-2828
Gr: PK-6 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
1463 12th Avenue
Mitchell, NE 69357
(308) 623-2828
Mitchell, NE 69357
(308) 623-2828
Gr: PK | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Mitchell, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
100928 Cr 16
Mitchell, NE 69357
(308) 632-6394
Mitchell, NE 69357
(308) 632-6394
Gr: PK-8 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Mitchell, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Mitchell, NE include Mitchell Secondary School and Mitchell Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Mitchell?
3 public schools are located in Mitchell.
What is the racial composition of students in Mitchell?
Mitchell public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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