For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 1,023 students in Knox County, NE.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Knox County, NE are Bloomfield Elementary School, Crofton Elementary School and Verdigre Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Knox 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 Knox County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Knox County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bloomfield Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
514 S Mcnamara
Bloomfield, NE 68718
(402) 373-4985
Bloomfield, NE 68718
(402) 373-4985
Grades: PK-6
| 135 students
Rank: #22.
Crofton Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1301 W 5th St
Crofton, NE 68730
(402) 388-4357
Crofton, NE 68730
(402) 388-4357
Grades: PK-6
| 187 students
Rank: #33.
Verdigre Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 South 3rd St
Verdigre, NE 68783
(402) 668-2275
Verdigre, NE 68783
(402) 668-2275
Grades: PK-6
| 82 students
Rank: #44.
Wausa Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 S Bismark
Wausa, NE 68786
(402) 586-2255
Wausa, NE 68786
(402) 586-2255
Grades: PK-6
| 118 students
Rank: #55.
Creighton Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1609 Redick Ave
Creighton, NE 68729
(402) 358-5001
Creighton, NE 68729
(402) 358-5001
Grades: PK-6
| 187 students
Rank: #66.
Niobrara Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
247 N Hwy 12
Niobrara, NE 68760
(402) 857-3323
Niobrara, NE 68760
(402) 857-3323
Grades: PK-6
| 139 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Isanti Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
206 Frazier Ave East
Niobrara, NE 68760
(402) 857-2741
Niobrara, NE 68760
(402) 857-2741
Grades: PK-5
| 134 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Isanti Middle School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
206 Frazier Ave East
Niobrara, NE 68760
(402) 857-2741
Niobrara, NE 68760
(402) 857-2741
Grades: 6-8
| 41 students
Knox County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
201 S 3rd St
Verdigre, NE 68783
(402) 668-2275
Verdigre, NE 68783
(402) 668-2275
Grades: 7-8
| 14 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Knox County, NE?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Knox County, NE include Bloomfield Elementary School, Crofton Elementary School and Verdigre Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Knox County?
8 public elementary schools are located in Knox County.
What is the racial composition of students in Knox County?
Knox County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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