For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 892 students in Nemaha County, NE.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Nemaha County, NE are Elementary School At Johnson, Calvert Elementary School and Auburn Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nemaha County, NE public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Nemaha County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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 Nemaha County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elementary School At Johnson
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
310 Main St
Johnson, NE 68378
(402) 868-5235
Johnson, NE 68378
(402) 868-5235
Gr: PK-5 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Calvert Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2103 O Street
Auburn, NE 68305
(402) 274-4129
Auburn, NE 68305
(402) 274-4129
Gr: PK-5 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Auburn Middle School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1829 Central Ave
Auburn, NE 68305
(402) 274-4328
Auburn, NE 68305
(402) 274-4328
Gr: 6-8 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
310 Main Street
Johnson, NE 68378
(402) 868-5235
Johnson, NE 68378
(402) 868-5235
Gr: 6-8 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: n/an/a
Learning Center
Special Education School
1109 R Street
Auburn, NE 68305
(402) 274-4354
Auburn, NE 68305
(402) 274-4354
Gr: 1-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Nemaha County, NE?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Nemaha County, NE include Elementary School At Johnson, Calvert Elementary School and Auburn Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Nemaha County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Nemaha County.
What is the racial composition of students in Nemaha County?
Nemaha County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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