For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 215 students in Boyd County, NE.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Boyd County, NE are Boyd County Elementary (Butte), Boyd County Middle School (Spencer) and Boyd County Elementary (Lynch). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Boyd County, NE public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Boyd County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Boyd County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Boyd County Elementary (Butte)
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
402 Butte St
Butte, NE 68722
(402) 775-2201
Butte, NE 68722
(402) 775-2201
Gr: PK-4 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
Boyd County Middle School (Spencer)
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
106 E Greig St
Spencer, NE 68777
(402) 589-1333
Spencer, NE 68777
(402) 589-1333
Gr: 5-8 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Boyd County Elementary (Lynch)
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
701 Hoffman St
Lynch, NE 68746
(402) 569-2081
Lynch, NE 68746
(402) 569-2081
Gr: PK-4 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Boyd County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
701 Hoffman St
Lynch, NE 68746
(402) 569-2081
Lynch, NE 68746
(402) 569-2081
Gr: 9-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
701 Hoffman St
Lynch, NE 68746
(402) 569-2081
Lynch, NE 68746
(402) 569-2081
Gr: 5-8 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
402 Butte St Po Box 139
Butte, NE 68722
(402) 775-2201
Butte, NE 68722
(402) 775-2201
Gr: PK-6 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
402 Butte St Po Box 139
Butte, NE 68722
(402) 775-2201
Butte, NE 68722
(402) 775-2201
Gr: 7-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
701 Hoffman St
Lynch, NE 68746
(402) 569-2081
Lynch, NE 68746
(402) 569-2081
Gr: PK-6 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
701 Hoffman St
Lynch, NE 68746
(402) 569-2081
Lynch, NE 68746
(402) 569-2081
Gr: 7-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
202 E 3rd St Po Box 8
Naper, NE 68755
(402) 832-5301
Naper, NE 68755
(402) 832-5301
Gr: K-6 | 8 students
89289 United Road
Lynch, NE 68746
(402) 569-2557
Lynch, NE 68746
(402) 569-2557
Gr: PK-8 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
106 E Greig St Po Box 109
Spencer, NE 68777
(402) 589-1333
Spencer, NE 68777
(402) 589-1333
Gr: PK-6 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
106 E Greig St Po Box 109
Spencer, NE 68777
(402) 589-1333
Spencer, NE 68777
(402) 589-1333
Gr: 7-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
402 Butte St
Butte, NE 68722
(402) 775-2201
Butte, NE 68722
(402) 775-2201
Gr: PK-4 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
106 E Greig St
Spencer, NE 68777
(402) 589-1333
Spencer, NE 68777
(402) 589-1333
Gr: 9-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
106 E Greig St
Spencer, NE 68777
(402) 589-1333
Spencer, NE 68777
(402) 589-1333
Gr: 5-8 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Boyd County, NE?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Boyd County, NE include Boyd County Elementary (Butte), Boyd County Middle School (Spencer) and Boyd County Elementary (Lynch).
How many public elementary schools are located in Boyd County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Boyd County.
What is the racial composition of students in Boyd County?
Boyd County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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