For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 281 students in Sherman County, NE.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Sherman County, NE are Loup City Elementary School and Litchfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sherman County, NE public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Sherman County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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 Sherman County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Loup City Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
630 N 7th St
Loup City, NE 68853
(308) 745-1814
Loup City, NE 68853
(308) 745-1814
Grades: PK-6
| 206 students
Rank: #22.
Litchfield Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 N Main
Litchfield, NE 68852
(308) 446-2244
Litchfield, NE 68852
(308) 446-2244
Grades: PK-6
| 75 students
Sherman County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
400 Jerald St Po Box 7
Hazard, NE 68844
(308) 452-3049
Hazard, NE 68844
(308) 452-3049
Grades: PK-6
| 11 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Sherman County, NE?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Sherman County, NE include Loup City Elementary School and Litchfield Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Sherman County?
2 public elementary schools are located in Sherman County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sherman County?
Sherman County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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