For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 715 students in Webster County, NE.
The top ranked public schools in Webster County, NE are Blue Hill High School, Blue Hill Elementary School and Silver Lake Elementary Sch-bladen. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Webster County, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Webster County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% 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 Webster County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Blue Hill High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
606 S Sycamore
Blue Hill, NE 68930
(402) 756-3043
Blue Hill, NE 68930
(402) 756-3043
Grades: 7-12
| 126 students
Rank: #22.
Blue Hill Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
606 S Sycamore
Blue Hill, NE 68930
(402) 756-2085
Blue Hill, NE 68930
(402) 756-2085
Grades: PK-6
| 179 students
Rank: #33.
Silver Lake Elementary Sch-bladen
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 Webster
Bladen, NE 68928
(402) 756-1311
Bladen, NE 68928
(402) 756-1311
Grades: PK-6
| 124 students
Rank: #44.
Red Cloud Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
334 N Cherry
Red Cloud, NE 68970
(402) 746-3413
Red Cloud, NE 68970
(402) 746-3413
Grades: PK-6
| 177 students
Rank: #55.
Red Cloud High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
121 W 7th Ave
Red Cloud, NE 68970
(402) 746-2818
Red Cloud, NE 68970
(402) 746-2818
Grades: 7-12
| 109 students
Webster County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
128 University St Box 128
Guide Rock, NE 68942
(402) 257-3105
Guide Rock, NE 68942
(402) 257-3105
Grades: K-6
| 18 students
606 S Sycamore
Blue Hill, NE 68930
(402) 756-2315
Blue Hill, NE 68930
(402) 756-2315
Grades: PK
| n/a students
334 North Cherry St
Red Cloud, NE 68970
(402) 746-2301
Red Cloud, NE 68970
(402) 746-2301
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Webster County, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Webster County, NE include Blue Hill High School, Blue Hill Elementary School and Silver Lake Elementary Sch-bladen.
How many public schools are located in Webster County?
5 public schools are located in Webster County.
What is the racial composition of students in Webster County?
Webster County 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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