For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 118 students in Brainard, NE.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Brainard, NE is Elementary School At Brainard. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brainard, NE public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Brainard have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Brainard, NE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elementary School At Brainard
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
212 S Madison
Brainard, NE 68626
(402) 545-2081
Brainard, NE 68626
(402) 545-2081
Gr: PK-6 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Brainard, NE?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Brainard, NE include Elementary School At Brainard.
How many public elementary schools are located in Brainard?
1 public elementary schools are located in Brainard.
What is the racial composition of students in Brainard?
Brainard public elementary schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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