For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 485 students in Cairo, NE (there are , serving 54 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Cairo, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in Cairo, NE are Centura Elementary School and Centura Secondary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cairo, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Cairo have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Cairo, NE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Centura Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 N Hwy 11
Cairo, NE 68824
(308) 485-4258
Cairo, NE 68824
(308) 485-4258
Gr: PK-6 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Centura Secondary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 N Hwy 11
Cairo, NE 68824
(308) 485-4258
Cairo, NE 68824
(308) 485-4258
Gr: 7-12 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Cairo, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in Cairo, NE include Centura Elementary School and Centura Secondary School.
How many public schools are located in Cairo?
2 public schools are located in Cairo.
What percentage of students in Cairo go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Cairo are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cairo?
Cairo public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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