For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 415 students in Perkins County, NE (there are , serving 15 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Perkins County, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in Perkins County, NE are Perkins County Junior- Senior High School and Perkins County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Perkins County, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Perkins County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Perkins County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Perkins County Junior- Senior High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
740 Sherman Ave
Grant, NE 69140
(308) 352-4735
Grant, NE 69140
(308) 352-4735
Gr: 7-12 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Perkins County Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
419 Logan Ave
Grant, NE 69140
(308) 352-4313
Grant, NE 69140
(308) 352-4313
Gr: PK-6 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Perkins County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
501 S Ford Ave, Po Box 501
Madrid, NE 69150
(308) 326-4201
Madrid, NE 69150
(308) 326-4201
Gr: 6-8 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
501 S Ford Ave
Madrid, NE 69150
(308) 228-4201
Madrid, NE 69150
(308) 228-4201
Gr: PK-6 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Perkins County, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in Perkins County, NE include Perkins County Junior- Senior High School and Perkins County Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Perkins County?
2 public schools are located in Perkins County.
What percentage of students in Perkins County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Perkins County are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Perkins County?
Perkins County public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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