For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 239 students in Brown County, NE.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Brown County, NE are Ainsworth Middle School and Ainsworth Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brown County, NE public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Brown County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Brown County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ainsworth Middle School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
520 E 2nd St
Ainsworth, NE 69210
(402) 387-2082
Ainsworth, NE 69210
(402) 387-2082
Gr: 5-8 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Ainsworth Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
520 E 2nd St
Ainsworth, NE 69210
(402) 387-2083
Ainsworth, NE 69210
(402) 387-2083
Gr: PK-4 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Brown County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Rr 2 Box 158
Ainsworth, NE 69210
(402) 387-1668
Ainsworth, NE 69210
(402) 387-1668
Gr: PK-8 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Po Box 65
Ainsworth, NE 69210
(402) 387-2459
Ainsworth, NE 69210
(402) 387-2459
Gr: K-8 | 1 student
Rr 2 Box 241 A
Ainsworth, NE 69210
(402) 387-1679
Ainsworth, NE 69210
(402) 387-1679
Gr: PK-8 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
520 E 2nd St Po Box 65
Ainsworth, NE 69210
(402) 722-4418
Ainsworth, NE 69210
(402) 722-4418
Gr: PK-6 | 14 students Minority enrollment: 14%
Hc 65 Box 105
Ainsworth, NE 69210
(402) 387-1529
Ainsworth, NE 69210
(402) 387-1529
Gr: PK-8 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rr 1 Box 120
Ainsworth, NE 69210
(402) 387-2190
Ainsworth, NE 69210
(402) 387-2190
Gr: PK-8 | 8 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Brown County, NE?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Brown County, NE include Ainsworth Middle School and Ainsworth Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Brown County?
2 public elementary schools are located in Brown County.
What is the racial composition of students in Brown County?
Brown County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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