For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 257 students in Brainard, NE.
The top ranked public schools in Brainard, NE are High School At Brainard and Elementary School At Brainard. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brainard, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Brainard have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Brainard, NE (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
High School At Brainard
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
212 S Madison
Brainard, NE 68626
(402) 545-2081
Brainard, NE 68626
(402) 545-2081
Gr: 7-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Elementary School At Brainard
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
212 S Madison
Brainard, NE 68626
(402) 545-2081
Brainard, NE 68626
(402) 545-2081
Gr: PK-6 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Brainard, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Brainard, NE include High School At Brainard and Elementary School At Brainard.
How many public schools are located in Brainard?
2 public schools are located in Brainard.
What is the racial composition of students in Brainard?
Brainard public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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