For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 71 students in Butte, NE.
The top-ranked public school in Butte, NE is Boyd County Elementary (Butte). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Butte, NE public school have an average math proficiency score of 85% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Butte have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Butte, NE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Boyd County Elementary (Butte)
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
402 Butte St
Butte, NE 68722
(402) 775-2201
Butte, NE 68722
(402) 775-2201
Gr: PK-4 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Butte, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
402 Butte St Po Box 139
Butte, NE 68722
(402) 775-2201
Butte, NE 68722
(402) 775-2201
Gr: PK-6 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
402 Butte St Po Box 139
Butte, NE 68722
(402) 775-2201
Butte, NE 68722
(402) 775-2201
Gr: 7-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
402 Butte St
Butte, NE 68722
(402) 775-2201
Butte, NE 68722
(402) 775-2201
Gr: PK-4 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Butte, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in Butte, NE include Boyd County Elementary (Butte).
How many public schools are located in Butte?
1 public schools are located in Butte.
What is the racial composition of students in Butte?
Butte public schools minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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