For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 776 students in Aurora, NE.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Aurora, NE are Aurora Elementary School and Aurora Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Aurora, NE public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Aurora have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% 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 Aurora, NE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Aurora Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 H St
Aurora, NE 68818
(402) 694-6923
Aurora, NE 68818
(402) 694-6923
Gr: PK-5 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Aurora Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 L St
Aurora, NE 68818
(402) 694-6923
Aurora, NE 68818
(402) 694-6923
Gr: 6-8 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Aurora, NE?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Aurora, NE include Aurora Elementary School and Aurora Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Aurora?
2 public elementary schools are located in Aurora.
What is the racial composition of students in Aurora?
Aurora public elementary schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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