For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 395 students in Stanton, NE.
The top-ranked public schools in Stanton, NE are Stanton Elementary School and Stanton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stanton, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Stanton have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Stanton, NE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stanton Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
506 Fir St
Stanton, NE 68779
(402) 439-2639
Stanton, NE 68779
(402) 439-2639
Gr: PK-6 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Stanton High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1007 Kingwood St
Stanton, NE 68779
(402) 439-2250
Stanton, NE 68779
(402) 439-2250
Gr: 7-12 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Stanton, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
83454 561 Ave
Stanton, NE 68779
(402) 454-2297
Stanton, NE 68779
(402) 454-2297
Gr: PK-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Stanton, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in Stanton, NE include Stanton Elementary School and Stanton High School.
How many public schools are located in Stanton?
2 public schools are located in Stanton.
What is the racial composition of students in Stanton?
Stanton public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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