For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 449 students in Niobrara, NE.
The top ranked public schools in Niobrara, NE are Isanti High School, Niobrara Elementary School and Niobrara Secondary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Niobrara, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Niobrara have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Niobrara, NE (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Isanti High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
206 Frazier Ave East
Niobrara, NE 68760
(402) 857-2741
Niobrara, NE 68760
(402) 857-2741
Grades: 9-12
| 54 students
Rank: #22.
Niobrara Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
247 N Hwy 12
Niobrara, NE 68760
(402) 857-3323
Niobrara, NE 68760
(402) 857-3323
Grades: PK-6
| 139 students
Rank: #33.
Niobrara Secondary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
247 N Hwy 12
Niobrara, NE 68760
(402) 857-3322
Niobrara, NE 68760
(402) 857-3322
Grades: 7-12
| 81 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Isanti Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
206 Frazier Ave East
Niobrara, NE 68760
(402) 857-2741
Niobrara, NE 68760
(402) 857-2741
Grades: PK-5
| 134 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Isanti Middle School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
206 Frazier Ave East
Niobrara, NE 68760
(402) 857-2741
Niobrara, NE 68760
(402) 857-2741
Grades: 6-8
| 41 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Niobrara, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Niobrara, NE include Isanti High School, Niobrara Elementary School and Niobrara Secondary School.
How many public schools are located in Niobrara?
5 public schools are located in Niobrara.
What is the racial composition of students in Niobrara?
Niobrara public schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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