For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 40 students in Crookston, NE.
Crookston, NE public schools have a diversity score of 0.41, which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 0.57.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Crookston, NE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lakeview Elementary - 09
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
26886 299th St
Crookston, NE 69212
(605) 429-3339
Crookston, NE 69212
(605) 429-3339
Gr: K-8 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Crookston, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 9
Crookston, NE 69212
(402) 425-3331
Crookston, NE 69212
(402) 425-3331
Gr: PK-8 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Hc 72 Box 18 A
Crookston, NE 69212
(402) 425-3270
Crookston, NE 69212
(402) 425-3270
Gr: PK-8 | 3 students
1 Mile E Of German Settle Rd,
Crookston, NE 69212
(402) 425-3270
Crookston, NE 69212
(402) 425-3270
Gr: PK-8 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Crookston, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in Crookston, NE include Lakeview Elementary - 09.
How many public schools are located in Crookston?
1 public schools are located in Crookston.
What is the racial composition of students in Crookston?
Crookston public schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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