For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 130 students in Rock County, NE.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Rock County, NE is Bassett Grade School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rock County, NE public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Rock County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% 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 Rock County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bassett Grade School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
202 E Florence
Bassett, NE 68714
(402) 684-3855
Bassett, NE 68714
(402) 684-3855
Gr: PK-6 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rock County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Hc 78 Box 122
Bassett, NE 68714
(402) 244-5450
Bassett, NE 68714
(402) 244-5450
Gr: PK-8 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Hc 75 Box 157 A
Rose, NE 68772
(402) 684-3469
Rose, NE 68772
(402) 684-3469
Gr: PK-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
85256 Us Hwy 183
Bassett, NE 68714
(402) 684-3469
Bassett, NE 68714
(402) 684-3469
Gr: PK-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Hc 78 Box 154
Bassett, NE 68714
(402) 244-5487
Bassett, NE 68714
(402) 244-5487
Gr: PK-8 | 5 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Rock County, NE?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Rock County, NE include Bassett Grade School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Rock County?
1 public elementary schools are located in Rock County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rock County?
Rock County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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