Best Public Schools in Lawrence, NE (2026)

Best Lawrence Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 129 students in Lawrence, NE.

The top-ranked public school in Lawrence, NE is Lawrence/nelson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Lawrence, NE public school have an score of 65% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Lawrence have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.

Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Lawrence, NE (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Lawrence/nelson Elementary School

(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
:

Bottom 50%

411 E Second
Lawrence, NE 68957
(402) 756-7013

Gr: PK-5 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

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Lawrence, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Lawrence Early Learning Center (Closed 2023)

411 E Second
Lawrence, NE 68957
(402) 756-7014

Gr: PK | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Lawrence, NE?

The top-ranked public schools in Lawrence, NE include Lawrence/nelson Elementary School.

How many public schools are located in Lawrence?

1 public schools are located in Lawrence.

What is the racial composition of students in Lawrence?

Lawrence public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).