For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 292 students in Garfield County, NE.
The top-ranked public schools in Garfield County, NE are Burwell Elementary School and Burwell Jr-sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Garfield County, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Garfield County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Garfield County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Burwell Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
204 S 4th
Burwell, NE 68823
(308) 346-4431
Burwell, NE 68823
(308) 346-4431
Gr: PK-6 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
Burwell Jr-sr High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
190 I St
Burwell, NE 68823
(308) 346-4150
Burwell, NE 68823
(308) 346-4150
Gr: 7-12 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Garfield County, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in Garfield County, NE include Burwell Elementary School and Burwell Jr-sr High School.
How many public schools are located in Garfield County?
2 public schools are located in Garfield County.
What is the racial composition of students in Garfield County?
Garfield County public schools minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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