For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 604 students in Mitchell, NE.
The top-ranked public schools in Mitchell, NE are Mitchell Secondary School and Mitchell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mitchell, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Mitchell have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Mitchell, NE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mitchell Secondary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1819 19th Ave
Mitchell, NE 69357
(308) 623-1707
Mitchell, NE 69357
(308) 623-1707
Gr: 7-12 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Mitchell Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1439 13th Ave
Mitchell, NE 69357
(308) 623-2828
Mitchell, NE 69357
(308) 623-2828
Gr: PK-6 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
1463 12th Avenue
Mitchell, NE 69357
(308) 623-2828
Mitchell, NE 69357
(308) 623-2828
Gr: PK | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Mitchell, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
100928 Cr 16
Mitchell, NE 69357
(308) 632-6394
Mitchell, NE 69357
(308) 632-6394
Gr: PK-8 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Mitchell, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in Mitchell, NE include Mitchell Secondary School and Mitchell Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Mitchell?
3 public schools are located in Mitchell.
What is the racial composition of students in Mitchell?
Mitchell public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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