For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,227 students in Aurora, NE.
The top ranked public schools in Aurora, NE are Aurora Elementary School, Aurora Middle School and Aurora High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Aurora, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Aurora have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Aurora, NE (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Aurora Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 H St
Aurora, NE 68818
(402) 694-6923
Aurora, NE 68818
(402) 694-6923
Gr: PK-5 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Aurora Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 L St
Aurora, NE 68818
(402) 694-6923
Aurora, NE 68818
(402) 694-6923
Gr: 6-8 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Aurora High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 M St
Aurora, NE 68818
(402) 694-6923
Aurora, NE 68818
(402) 694-6923
Gr: 9-12 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
409 J Street
Aurora, NE 68818
(402) 694-6923
Aurora, NE 68818
(402) 694-6923
Gr: PK | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Aurora, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Aurora, NE include Aurora Elementary School, Aurora Middle School and Aurora High School.
How many public schools are located in Aurora?
4 public schools are located in Aurora.
What is the racial composition of students in Aurora?
Aurora public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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