For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 169 students in Crawford, NE.
The top-ranked public schools in Crawford, NE are Crawford High School and Crawford Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Crawford, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Crawford have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Crawford, NE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Crawford High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
908 5th St
Crawford, NE 69339
(308) 665-1531
Crawford, NE 69339
(308) 665-1531
Gr: 7-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Crawford Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
908 5th St
Crawford, NE 69339
(308) 665-1928
Crawford, NE 69339
(308) 665-1928
Gr: PK-6 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Crawford, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
31 Phelps St
Crawford, NE 69339
(308) 665-2436
Crawford, NE 69339
(308) 665-2436
Gr: PK-8 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
651 Corkscrew Rd
Crawford, NE 69339
(308) 665-1862
Crawford, NE 69339
(308) 665-1862
Gr: PK-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
360 W Belmont Rd
Crawford, NE 69339
(308) 665-2278
Crawford, NE 69339
(308) 665-2278
Gr: PK-8 | 3 students
1950 Cottonwood Rd
Crawford, NE 69339
(308) 665-2337
Crawford, NE 69339
(308) 665-2337
Gr: PK-8 | 12 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Crawford, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in Crawford, NE include Crawford High School and Crawford Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Crawford?
2 public schools are located in Crawford.
What is the racial composition of students in Crawford?
Crawford public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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