For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 737 students in Clay County, NE.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Clay County, NE are Sutton Elementary School, Harvard Middle School and Harvard Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clay County, NE public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Clay County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Clay County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sutton Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1107 N Saunders
Sutton, NE 68979
(402) 773-4423
Sutton, NE 68979
(402) 773-4423
Gr: PK-6 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Harvard Middle School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
506 East North Street
Harvard, NE 68944
(402) 772-2171
Harvard, NE 68944
(402) 772-2171
Gr: 6-8 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Harvard Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
506 E North St
Harvard, NE 68944
(402) 772-2171
Harvard, NE 68944
(402) 772-2171
Gr: PK-5 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
411 East Second
Fairfield, NE 68938
(402) 756-7013
Fairfield, NE 68938
(402) 756-7013
Gr: PK-5 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
30671 Hwy 14
Fairfield, NE 68938
(402) 726-2151
Fairfield, NE 68938
(402) 726-2151
Gr: PK-5 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
30671 Hwy 14
Fairfield, NE 68938
(402) 726-2151
Fairfield, NE 68938
(402) 726-2151
Gr: 6-8 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Clay County, NE?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Clay County, NE include Sutton Elementary School, Harvard Middle School and Harvard Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Clay County?
5 public elementary schools are located in Clay County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clay County?
Clay County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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