For the 2026 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 50% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Fairbury have an average ranking of 1/10, 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Intermediate School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
924 K Street
Fairbury, NE 68352
(402) 729-5041
Fairbury, NE 68352
(402) 729-5041
Gr: 3-6 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
808 F St
Fairbury, NE 68352
(402) 729-2418
Fairbury, NE 68352
(402) 729-2418
Gr: PK-2 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Fairbury, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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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