The average student-teacher ratio in Nebraska public schools is approximately 14:1 (2025-26).
Student-Teacher Ratio Range: 1:1
6:1
Avg. Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics in Nebraska (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student-Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 9-12
2610 N 20th St East
Omaha, NE 68110
(402) 636-8690
Omaha, NE 68110
(402) 636-8690
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: PK
3215 Cuming St
Omaha, NE 68131
(531) 299-9632
Omaha, NE 68131
(531) 299-9632
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: PK
1463 12th Avenue
Mitchell, NE 69357
(308) 623-2828
Mitchell, NE 69357
(308) 623-2828
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK-8
30 Miles S Of Nenzel Nebraska,
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 823-4208
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 823-4208
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK
2635 N 63 St
Lincoln, NE 68507
(402) 436-1303
Lincoln, NE 68507
(402) 436-1303
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK
1720 Portal Place
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 633-3712
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 633-3712
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Pink School
(Math: ≥50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-8
1022 River Rd
Harrison, NE 69346
(308) 665-1964
Harrison, NE 69346
(308) 665-1964
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Sioux County High School
(Math: ≥50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 9-12
435 Kate
Harrison, NE 69346
(308) 668-2415
Harrison, NE 69346
(308) 668-2415
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
West Kearney High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 9-12
2802 30th Ave
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 338-2011
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 338-2011
Rank: #10 - 1710. - 17.
Banner County High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 9-12
200 School St
Harrisburg, NE 69345
(308) 436-5262
Harrisburg, NE 69345
(308) 436-5262
Rank: #10 - 1710. - 17.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK
1501 Thurston Ave
Bellevue, NE 68123
(402) 827-1869
Bellevue, NE 68123
(402) 827-1869
Rank: #10 - 1710. - 17.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK
300 South 48th Street
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1308
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1308
Rank: #10 - 1710. - 17.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK
2229 J St
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1301
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1301
Rank: #10 - 1710. - 17.
Meridian School
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-12
4215 Avenue I
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 635-3696
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 635-3696
Rank: #10 - 1710. - 17.
Minatare Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-6
805 7th St
Minatare, NE 69356
(308) 783-1255
Minatare, NE 69356
(308) 783-1255
Rank: #10 - 1710. - 17.
Minatare High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 9-12
1107 7th St
Minatare, NE 69356
(308) 783-1733
Minatare, NE 69356
(308) 783-1733
Rank: #10 - 1710. - 17.
Stratton Elementary School
(Reading: ≥50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-6
605 Bailey St
Stratton, NE 69043
(308) 276-2281
Stratton, NE 69043
(308) 276-2281
Rank: #18 - 2718. - 27.
Bruning-davenport High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 9-12
340 Carroll St
Bruning, NE 68322
(402) 353-4685
Bruning, NE 68322
(402) 353-4685
Rank: #18 - 2718. - 27.
Elba Secondary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 7-12
711 Caroline St
Elba, NE 68835
(308) 863-2228
Elba, NE 68835
(308) 863-2228
Rank: #18 - 2718. - 27.
Exeter-milligan High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 9-12
318 S River Ave
Exeter, NE 68351
(402) 266-5911
Exeter, NE 68351
(402) 266-5911
Rank: #18 - 2718. - 27.
High School At Dunning
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 7-12
107 Gandy Ave
Dunning, NE 68833
(308) 538-2224
Dunning, NE 68833
(308) 538-2224
Rank: #18 - 2718. - 27.
Isanti High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 9-12
206 Frazier Ave East
Niobrara, NE 68760
(402) 857-2741
Niobrara, NE 68760
(402) 857-2741
Rank: #18 - 2718. - 27.
Litchfield High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 7-12
500 N Main
Litchfield, NE 68852
(308) 446-2244
Litchfield, NE 68852
(308) 446-2244
Rank: #18 - 2718. - 27.
Loup County High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 7-12
608 Williams St
Taylor, NE 68879
(308) 942-6115
Taylor, NE 68879
(308) 942-6115
Rank: #18 - 2718. - 27.
Mc Pherson County Secondary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 7-12
525 Hwy 92
Tryon, NE 69167
(308) 587-2262
Tryon, NE 69167
(308) 587-2262
Rank: #18 - 2718. - 27.
Scribner-snyder Secondary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 7-12
400 Pebble
Scribner, NE 68057
(402) 664-2567
Scribner, NE 68057
(402) 664-2567
Rank: #18 - 2718. - 27.
Simeon School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-8
88709 Simeon Rd
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-3367
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-3367
Rank: #28 - 4528. - 45.
Ansley High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 7-12
1124 Cameron St
Ansley, NE 68814
(308) 935-1121
Ansley, NE 68814
(308) 935-1121
Rank: #28 - 4528. - 45.
Arthur County Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-6
310 Cedar
Arthur, NE 69121
(308) 764-2231
Arthur, NE 69121
(308) 764-2231
Rank: #28 - 4528. - 45.
Chambers High School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 7-12
201 South A St
Chambers, NE 68725
(402) 482-5233
Chambers, NE 68725
(402) 482-5233
Rank: #28 - 4528. - 45.
Creek Valley High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 7-12
3rd & Washington
Chappell, NE 69129
(308) 874-3310
Chappell, NE 69129
(308) 874-3310
Rank: #28 - 4528. - 45.
Elementary School At Halsey
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-6
408 Hwy 2
Halsey, NE 69142
(308) 533-2204
Halsey, NE 69142
(308) 533-2204
Rank: #28 - 4528. - 45.
Elwood High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 7-12
502 First Ave
Elwood, NE 68937
(308) 785-2491
Elwood, NE 68937
(308) 785-2491
Rank: #28 - 4528. - 45.
Eustis-farnam High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 7-12
504 N Ingalls St
Eustis, NE 69028
(308) 486-3991
Eustis, NE 69028
(308) 486-3991
Rank: #28 - 4528. - 45.
Franklin High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 9-12
1001 M St
Franklin, NE 68939
(308) 425-6283
Franklin, NE 68939
(308) 425-6283
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Nebraska average public schools student-teacher ratio?
The Nebraska average public schools student-teacher ratio is 14:1 for 2025-26.
What are the public schools with the lowest student-teacher ratio in Nebraska?
The best top ranked public schools in Nebraska include Ncyf Community High School, Omaha ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Homebased and Tiger Cub Preschool.
What is public high school and public elementary school with the lowest student-teacher ratio in Nebraska?
The public high school with the lowest student-teacher ratio in Nebraska is Ncyf Community High School, with a value of 1:1. The public elementary school with the lowest student-teacher ratio is Cutcomb Lake School, with a value of 2:1.
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