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Best Jefferson County Public Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 793 students in Jefferson County, NE.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Jefferson County, NE are Diller-odell Elementary School, Meridian Elementary School and Jefferson Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson County, NE public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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 Jefferson County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Diller-odell Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
315 Smith St
Diller, NE 68342
(402) 793-5570
Grades: PK-6
| 140 students
Rank: #22.
Meridian Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
72380 560th Ave
Daykin, NE 68338
(402) 446-7265
Grades: PK-6
| 120 students
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Intermediate School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
924 K Street
Fairbury, NE 68352
(402) 729-5041
Grades: 3-6
| 254 students
Rank: n/an/a
808 F St
Fairbury, NE 68352
(402) 729-2418
Grades: PK-2
| 279 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Jefferson County, NE

Jefferson County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Life Program (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
1010 K St
Fairbury, NE 68352
(402) 729-5605
Grades: 3-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Jefferson County, NE?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Jefferson County, NE include Diller-odell Elementary School, Meridian Elementary School and Jefferson Intermediate School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Jefferson County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Jefferson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

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