For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 246 students in Merna, NE.
The top ranked public schools in Merna, NE are Anselmo-merna Elementary-merna and Anselmo-merna High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Merna, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Merna have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Merna, NE (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Anselmo-merna Elementary-merna
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
750 N Conway St
Merna, NE 68856
(308) 643-2224
Merna, NE 68856
(308) 643-2224
Grades: PK-6
| 149 students
Rank: #22.
Anselmo-merna High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
750 N Conway St
Merna, NE 68856
(308) 643-2224
Merna, NE 68856
(308) 643-2224
Grades: 7-12
| 97 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Merna, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Merna, NE include Anselmo-merna Elementary-merna and Anselmo-merna High School.
How many public schools are located in Merna?
2 public schools are located in Merna.
What is the racial composition of students in Merna?
Merna public schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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