Best Public Schools in Nelson, NE (2026)

Best Nelson Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 115 students in Nelson, NE.

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

Nelson, NE public schools have an score of 61% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and score of 26% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Nelson have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 Nelson, NE (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Lawrence - Nelson Middle School

(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 20-29%)
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Bottom 50%

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850 S Nevada
Nelson, NE 68961
(402) 225-3371

Gr: 6-8 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Rank: #22.

Lawrence/nelson High School

(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
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850 S Nevada
Nelson, NE 68961
(402) 225-3371

Gr: 9-12 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The top-ranked public schools in Nelson, NE include Lawrence - Nelson Middle School and Lawrence/nelson High School.

How many public schools are located in Nelson?

2 public schools are located in Nelson.

What is the racial composition of students in Nelson?

Nelson 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).