For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,270 students in Jefferson County, NE (there are , serving 81 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Jefferson County, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in Jefferson County, NE are Diller-odell Elementary School, Meridian Elementary School and Meridian High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson County, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Jefferson County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Diller-odell Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
315 Smith St
Diller, NE 68342
(402) 793-5570
Diller, NE 68342
(402) 793-5570
Gr: PK-6 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Meridian Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
72380 560th Ave
Daykin, NE 68338
(402) 446-7265
Daykin, NE 68338
(402) 446-7265
Gr: PK-6 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Meridian High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
72380 560th Ave
Daykin, NE 68338
(402) 446-7265
Daykin, NE 68338
(402) 446-7265
Gr: 7-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Fairbury Jr-sr High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1501 9th St
Fairbury, NE 68352
(402) 729-6116
Fairbury, NE 68352
(402) 729-6116
Gr: 7-12 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
Jefferson Intermediate School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
924 K Street
Fairbury, NE 68352
(402) 729-5041
Fairbury, NE 68352
(402) 729-5041
Gr: 3-6 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
808 F St
Fairbury, NE 68352
(402) 729-2418
Fairbury, NE 68352
(402) 729-2418
Gr: PK-2 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Jefferson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Jefferson County, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in Jefferson County, NE include Diller-odell Elementary School, Meridian Elementary School and Meridian High School.
How many public schools are located in Jefferson County?
6 public schools are located in Jefferson County.
What percentage of students in Jefferson County go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Jefferson County are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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