For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 575 students in Gibbon, NE.
The top-ranked public schools in Gibbon, NE are Gibbon Elementary School and Gibbon High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gibbon, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Gibbon have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Gibbon, NE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gibbon Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1030 Court Street
Gibbon, NE 68840
(308) 468-6546
Gibbon, NE 68840
(308) 468-6546
Gr: PK-6 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Gibbon High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1030 Court Street
Gibbon, NE 68840
(308) 468-5721
Gibbon, NE 68840
(308) 468-5721
Gr: 7-12 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Gibbon, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in Gibbon, NE include Gibbon Elementary School and Gibbon High School.
How many public schools are located in Gibbon?
2 public schools are located in Gibbon.
What is the racial composition of students in Gibbon?
Gibbon public schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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