For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 680 students in Burt County, NE.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Burt County, NE are Oakland Craig Elementary School, Northeast Elementary At Lyons and Elementary School At Tekamah. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burt County, NE public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Burt County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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 Burt County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oakland Craig Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 N Brewster Ave
Oakland, NE 68045
(402) 685-5631
Oakland, NE 68045
(402) 685-5631
Gr: PK-6 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Northeast Elementary At Lyons
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 S 5th St
Lyons, NE 68038
(402) 687-2363
Lyons, NE 68038
(402) 687-2363
Gr: PK-6 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Elementary School At Tekamah
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
112 N 13th St
Tekamah, NE 68061
(402) 374-2154
Tekamah, NE 68061
(402) 374-2154
Gr: PK-6 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Burt County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2076 Old Hwy 118
Decatur, NE 68020
(402) 349-5284
Decatur, NE 68020
(402) 349-5284
Gr: PK-8 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
923 S Broadway Po Box 157
Decatur, NE 68020
(402) 349-5382
Decatur, NE 68020
(402) 349-5382
Gr: PK-6 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
309 N Davis
Oakland, NE 68045
(402) 685-5661
Oakland, NE 68045
(402) 685-5661
Gr: 7-8 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Burt County, NE?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Burt County, NE include Oakland Craig Elementary School, Northeast Elementary At Lyons and Elementary School At Tekamah.
How many public elementary schools are located in Burt County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Burt County.
What is the racial composition of students in Burt County?
Burt County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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