For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 459 students in Pawnee County, NE.
The top-ranked public schools in Pawnee County, NE are Lewiston High School, Pawnee City Elementary School and Pawnee City Secondary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pawnee County, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Pawnee County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Pawnee County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lewiston High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
306 Tiger Ave
Lewiston, NE 68380
(402) 865-4675
Lewiston, NE 68380
(402) 865-4675
Gr: 7-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Pawnee City Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
729 E St
Pawnee City, NE 68420
(402) 852-2411
Pawnee City, NE 68420
(402) 852-2411
Gr: PK-6 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Pawnee City Secondary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
729 E St
Pawnee City, NE 68420
(402) 852-2988
Pawnee City, NE 68420
(402) 852-2988
Gr: 7-12 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
Lewiston Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
306 Tiger Ave
Lewiston, NE 68380
(402) 865-4675
Lewiston, NE 68380
(402) 865-4675
Gr: PK-6 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Pawnee County, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in Pawnee County, NE include Lewiston High School, Pawnee City Elementary School and Pawnee City Secondary School.
How many public schools are located in Pawnee County?
4 public schools are located in Pawnee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pawnee County?
Pawnee County public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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