For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,469 students in Cuming County, NE (there are , serving 398 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in Cuming County, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Cuming County, NE are West Point Elementary School, Wisner-pilger Elementary School and West Point - Beemer Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cuming County, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Cuming County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Cuming County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Point Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1200 East Washington
West Point, NE 68788
(402) 372-5507
West Point, NE 68788
(402) 372-5507
Grades: PK-4
| 320 students
Rank: #22.
Wisner-pilger Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
801 18th St
Wisner, NE 68791
(402) 529-6465
Wisner, NE 68791
(402) 529-6465
Grades: PK-6
| 272 students
Rank: #33.
West Point - Beemer Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1200 E Washington
West Point, NE 68788
(402) 372-5546
West Point, NE 68788
(402) 372-5546
Grades: 5-8
| 176 students
Rank: #44.
Wisner-pilger High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
801 18th St
Wisner, NE 68791
(402) 529-3249
Wisner, NE 68791
(402) 529-3249
Grades: 7-12
| 181 students
Rank: #55.
Bancroft-rosalie Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
708 Main St
Bancroft, NE 68004
(402) 648-3336
Bancroft, NE 68004
(402) 648-3336
Grades: PK-6
| 169 students
Rank: #66.
Bancroft-rosalie Jr/sr High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
708 Main St
Bancroft, NE 68004
(402) 648-3336
Bancroft, NE 68004
(402) 648-3336
Grades: 7-12
| 125 students
Rank: #77.
West Point-beemer High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1200 E Washington
West Point, NE 68788
(402) 372-5546
West Point, NE 68788
(402) 372-5546
Grades: 9-12
| 226 students
Cuming County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
815 3rd St Box 10
Beemer, NE 68716
(402) 528-3232
Beemer, NE 68716
(402) 528-3232
Grades: PK-6
| 57 students
815 3rd St
West Point, NE 68788
(402) 528-3232
West Point, NE 68788
(402) 528-3232
Grades: PK-4
| 25 students
708 Main St
Bancroft, NE 68004
(402) 648-3336
Bancroft, NE 68004
(402) 648-3336
Grades: 7-8
| 34 students
801 12th St
Wisner, NE 68791
(402) 529-6465
Wisner, NE 68791
(402) 529-6465
Grades: 5-6
| 74 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Cuming County, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Cuming County, NE include West Point Elementary School, Wisner-pilger Elementary School and West Point - Beemer Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Cuming County?
7 public schools are located in Cuming County.
What percentage of students in Cuming County go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in Cuming County are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cuming County?
Cuming County public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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