For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 127 students in Thedford, NE.
The top-ranked public schools in Thedford, NE are Thedford Elementary Attendance Center and Thedford High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Thedford, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Thedford have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Thedford, NE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thedford Elementary Attendance Center
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
407 Court
Thedford, NE 69166
(308) 645-2214
Thedford, NE 69166
(308) 645-2214
Gr: PK-6 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Thedford High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
304 Maple St
Thedford, NE 69166
(308) 645-2230
Thedford, NE 69166
(308) 645-2230
Gr: 7-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Thedford, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Hc 58
Thedford, NE 69166
(308) 748-2258
Thedford, NE 69166
(308) 748-2258
Gr: PK-6 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
407 Court Box 248
Thedford, NE 69166
(308) 645-2214
Thedford, NE 69166
(308) 645-2214
Gr: PK-6 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Thedford, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in Thedford, NE include Thedford Elementary Attendance Center and Thedford High School.
How many public schools are located in Thedford?
2 public schools are located in Thedford.
What is the racial composition of students in Thedford?
Thedford public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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