Districts in Buffalo County7 districts, sorted by rating
| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst Public Schools | Amherst | 8/10 Good · 75th pct | 394 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Kearney Public Schools | Kearney | 8/10 Good · 75th pct | 6,152 | 15 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Ravenna Public Schools | Hazard | 7/10 Good · 66th pct | 413 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Elm Creek Public Schools | Elm Creek | 6/10 Average · 50th pct | 374 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Shelton Public Schools | Shelton | 3/10 Below Average · 24th pct | 269 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Pleasanton Public Schools | Pleasanton | 2/10 Poor · 19th pct | 304 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Gibbon Public Schools | Gibbon | 2/10 Poor · 12th pct | 554 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Buffalo County compares
Together they enroll 8,460 students across 27 schools. The largest is Kearney Public Schools with 6,152 students. Districts here average 5.1/10, below the Nebraska average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 8/10.
School Districts in Buffalo County, Nebraska
Buffalo County has 7 public school districts covering 12 zip codes. The top-rated district in Buffalo County is Amherst Public Schools (8/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Nebraska. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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