For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 295 students in Lyons, NE.
The top-ranked public schools in Lyons, NE are Northeast Secondary School and Northeast Elementary At Lyons. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lyons, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Lyons have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lyons, NE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northeast Secondary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 S 5th St
Lyons, NE 68038
(402) 687-2349
Lyons, NE 68038
(402) 687-2349
Gr: 7-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Northeast Elementary At Lyons
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 S 5th St
Lyons, NE 68038
(402) 687-2363
Lyons, NE 68038
(402) 687-2363
Gr: PK-6 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Lyons, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in Lyons, NE include Northeast Secondary School and Northeast Elementary At Lyons.
How many public schools are located in Lyons?
2 public schools are located in Lyons.
What is the racial composition of students in Lyons?
Lyons public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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