For the 2026 school year, there are 31 public schools serving 6,578 students in Scotts Bluff County, NE (there are 3 private schools, serving 228 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Scotts Bluff County, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Scotts Bluff County, NE are Lake Minatare School, Geil Elementary School and Mitchell Secondary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Scotts Bluff County, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Scotts Bluff County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Scotts Bluff County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake Minatare School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
280548 County Road K
Minatare, NE 69356
(308) 783-1134
Minatare, NE 69356
(308) 783-1134
Gr: PK-5 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Geil Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1600 D St
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 436-2545
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 436-2545
Gr: PK-5 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Mitchell Secondary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1819 19th Ave
Mitchell, NE 69357
(308) 623-1707
Mitchell, NE 69357
(308) 623-1707
Gr: 7-12 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Mitchell Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1439 13th Ave
Mitchell, NE 69357
(308) 623-2828
Mitchell, NE 69357
(308) 623-2828
Gr: PK-6 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #55.
Longfellow Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2003 5th Ave
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 635-6262
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 635-6262
Gr: PK-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Morrill Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
505 Center
Morrill, NE 69358
(308) 247-2176
Morrill, NE 69358
(308) 247-2176
Gr: PK-6 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Westmoor Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1722 Ave K
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 635-6255
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 635-6255
Gr: PK-5 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #88.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1725 13th St
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 436-2350
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 436-2350
Gr: PK-5 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #99.
Bluffs Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
27 East 23rd Street
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 635-6270
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 635-6270
Gr: 6-8 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1010.
Lincoln Heights Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2214 Ave C
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 635-6252
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 635-6252
Gr: PK-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1111.
Northfield Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Flaten Ave
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 436-5555
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 436-5555
Gr: PK-5 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1212.
Scottsbluff Senior High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
313 E 27th St
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 635-6230
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 635-6230
Gr: 9-12 | 1,064 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1313.
Minatare High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1107 7th St
Minatare, NE 69356
(308) 783-1733
Minatare, NE 69356
(308) 783-1733
Gr: 9-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1414.
Morrill High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
411 E Hamilton
Morrill, NE 69358
(308) 247-2149
Morrill, NE 69358
(308) 247-2149
Gr: 7-12 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1515.
Gering Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 Q St
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 436-3123
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 436-3123
Gr: 6-8 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1616.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1306 9th Ave
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 635-6259
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 635-6259
Gr: PK-5 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1717.
Minatare Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
805 7th St
Minatare, NE 69356
(308) 783-1255
Minatare, NE 69356
(308) 783-1255
Gr: PK-5 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1818.
Gering High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1500 U St
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 436-3121
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 436-3121
Gr: 9-12 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
2512 2nd Avenue
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 635-6293
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 635-6293
Gr: PK | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
1720 Portal Place
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 633-3712
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 633-3712
Gr: PK | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
1725 13th St
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 436-2350
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 436-2350
Gr: PK | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 50:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
Harms Adv Tech Center-wncc
Alternative School
2620 College Park
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 635-0206
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 635-0206
Gr: 10-12
Rank: n/an/a
Lifelinks-nebraska
Special Education School
2620 College Park
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 635-3696
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 635-3696
Gr: 12
Rank: n/an/a
Meridian School
Special Education School
4215 Avenue I
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 635-3696
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 635-3696
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
1107 7th Street
Minatare, NE 69356
(308) 783-1733
Minatare, NE 69356
(308) 783-1733
Gr: 6-8 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
805 7th Street
Minatare, NE 69356
(308) 783-1255
Minatare, NE 69356
(308) 783-1255
Gr: PK | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
508 Jefferson Ave
Morrill, NE 69358
(308) 247-3413
Morrill, NE 69358
(308) 247-3413
Gr: PK | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
Panhandle Beginnings Day Treatment
Alternative School
116 Terry Blvd
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 632-3981
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 632-3981
Gr: 3-8
Rank: n/an/a
1463 12th Avenue
Mitchell, NE 69357
(308) 623-2828
Mitchell, NE 69357
(308) 623-2828
Gr: PK | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
3118 17th Ave
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 635-3231
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 635-3231
Gr: PK | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Scotts Bluff County, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in Scotts Bluff County, NE include Lake Minatare School, Geil Elementary School and Mitchell Secondary School.
How many public schools are located in Scotts Bluff County?
31 public schools are located in Scotts Bluff County.
What percentage of students in Scotts Bluff County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Scotts Bluff County are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Scotts Bluff County?
Scotts Bluff County public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Scotts Bluff County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Scotts Bluff County include: Scottsbluff Senior High School vs. Gering High School, Gering High School vs. Scottsbluff Senior High School, Lincoln Heights Elementary School vs. Longfellow Elementary School
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