For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 266 students in Pawnee City, NE (there are , serving 15 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Pawnee City, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Pawnee City, NE are Pawnee City Secondary School and Pawnee City Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pawnee City, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Pawnee City have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Pawnee City, NE (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pawnee City Secondary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
729 E St
Pawnee City, NE 68420
(402) 852-2988
Pawnee City, NE 68420
(402) 852-2988
Grades: 7-12
| 120 students
Rank: #22.
Pawnee City Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
729 E St
Pawnee City, NE 68420
(402) 852-2411
Pawnee City, NE 68420
(402) 852-2411
Grades: PK-6
| 146 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Pawnee City, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Pawnee City, NE include Pawnee City Secondary School and Pawnee City Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Pawnee City?
2 public schools are located in Pawnee City.
What percentage of students in Pawnee City go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Pawnee City are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pawnee City?
Pawnee City public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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