For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,469 students in Cuming County, NE (there are , serving 435 private students). 77% of all K-12 students in Cuming County, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Cuming County, NE are West Point Elementary School, Wisner-pilger Elementary School and West Point - Beemer Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cuming County, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Cuming County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Cuming County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Point Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1200 East Washington
West Point, NE 68788
(402) 372-5507
West Point, NE 68788
(402) 372-5507
Gr: PK-4 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Wisner-pilger Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
801 18th St
Wisner, NE 68791
(402) 529-6465
Wisner, NE 68791
(402) 529-6465
Gr: PK-6 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
West Point - Beemer Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1200 E Washington
West Point, NE 68788
(402) 372-5546
West Point, NE 68788
(402) 372-5546
Gr: 5-8 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Wisner-pilger High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
801 18th St
Wisner, NE 68791
(402) 529-3249
Wisner, NE 68791
(402) 529-3249
Gr: 7-12 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Bancroft-rosalie Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
708 Main St
Bancroft, NE 68004
(402) 648-3336
Bancroft, NE 68004
(402) 648-3336
Gr: PK-6 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #66.
Bancroft-rosalie Jr/sr High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
708 Main St
Bancroft, NE 68004
(402) 648-3336
Bancroft, NE 68004
(402) 648-3336
Gr: 7-12 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #77.
West Point-beemer High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1200 E Washington
West Point, NE 68788
(402) 372-5546
West Point, NE 68788
(402) 372-5546
Gr: 9-12 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Cuming County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
815 3rd St Box 10
Beemer, NE 68716
(402) 528-3232
Beemer, NE 68716
(402) 528-3232
Gr: PK-6 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
815 3rd St
West Point, NE 68788
(402) 528-3232
West Point, NE 68788
(402) 528-3232
Gr: PK-4 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
708 Main St
Bancroft, NE 68004
(402) 648-3336
Bancroft, NE 68004
(402) 648-3336
Gr: 7-8 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
801 12th St
Wisner, NE 68791
(402) 529-6465
Wisner, NE 68791
(402) 529-6465
Gr: 5-6 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Cuming County, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Cuming County, NE include West Point Elementary School, Wisner-pilger Elementary School and West Point - Beemer Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Cuming County?
7 public schools are located in Cuming County.
What percentage of students in Cuming County go to public school?
77% of all K-12 students in Cuming County are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cuming County?
Cuming County public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Cuming County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Cuming County include: Wisner-pilger Elementary School vs. West Point Elementary School, Wisner-pilger Elementary School vs. Bancroft-rosalie Elementary School
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