For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 267 students in Pawnee County, NE.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Pawnee County, NE are Lewiston Elementary School and Pawnee City Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pawnee County, NE public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Pawnee County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Pawnee County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lewiston Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
306 Tiger Ave
Lewiston, NE 68380
(402) 865-4675
Lewiston, NE 68380
(402) 865-4675
Grades: PK-6
| 121 students
Rank: #22.
Pawnee City Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
729 E St
Pawnee City, NE 68420
(402) 852-2411
Pawnee City, NE 68420
(402) 852-2411
Grades: PK-6
| 146 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Pawnee County, NE?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Pawnee County, NE include Lewiston Elementary School and Pawnee City Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Pawnee County?
2 public elementary schools are located in Pawnee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pawnee County?
Pawnee County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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