For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 533 students in Fairbury, NE.
The top ranked public elementary school in Fairbury, NE is Jefferson Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fairbury, NE public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Fairbury have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% 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 Fairbury, NE (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Intermediate School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
924 K Street
Fairbury, NE 68352
(402) 729-5041
Fairbury, NE 68352
(402) 729-5041
Grades: 3-6
| 254 students
Rank: n/an/a
808 F St
Fairbury, NE 68352
(402) 729-2418
Fairbury, NE 68352
(402) 729-2418
Grades: PK-2
| 279 students
Fairbury, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Life Program (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
1010 K St
Fairbury, NE 68352
(402) 729-5605
Fairbury, NE 68352
(402) 729-5605
Grades: 3-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Fairbury, NE?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Fairbury, NE include Jefferson Intermediate School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Fairbury?
2 public elementary schools are located in Fairbury.
What is the racial composition of students in Fairbury?
Fairbury public elementary schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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