For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,213 students in Pierce County, NE (there are 4 private schools, serving 220 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Pierce County, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Pierce County, NE are Osmond High School, Osmond Elementary School and Plainview Secondary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pierce County, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Pierce County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Pierce County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Osmond High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
202 W Prairie St
Osmond, NE 68765
(402) 748-3777
Osmond, NE 68765
(402) 748-3777
Gr: 7-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Osmond Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
202 W Prairie St
Osmond, NE 68765
(402) 748-3777
Osmond, NE 68765
(402) 748-3777
Gr: PK-6 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Plainview Secondary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 W Pilcher
Plainview, NE 68769
(402) 582-4991
Plainview, NE 68769
(402) 582-4991
Gr: 7-12 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Pierce Jr/sr High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 N Sunset
Pierce, NE 68767
(402) 329-6217
Pierce, NE 68767
(402) 329-6217
Gr: 7-12 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Pierce Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
211 N 7th
Pierce, NE 68767
(402) 329-4302
Pierce, NE 68767
(402) 329-4302
Gr: PK-6 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #66.
Plainview Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
301 W Woodland Ave
Plainview, NE 68769
(402) 582-3808
Plainview, NE 68769
(402) 582-3808
Gr: PK-6 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Pierce County, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in Pierce County, NE include Osmond High School, Osmond Elementary School and Plainview Secondary School.
How many public schools are located in Pierce County?
6 public schools are located in Pierce County.
What percentage of students in Pierce County go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Pierce County are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pierce County?
Pierce County public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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