| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland Craig Public Schools | Craig | 9/10 Excellent · 82nd pct | 416 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Lyons-Decatur Northeast Schools | Decatur | 7/10 Good · 64th pct | 274 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Tekamah-Herman Community Schools | Tekamah | 4/10 Below Average · 33rd pct | 527 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Burt County compares
Together they enroll 1,217 students across 6 schools. The largest is Tekamah-Herman Community Schools with 527 students. Districts here average 6.7/10, above the Nebraska average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 4/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Burt County, Nebraska
Burt County has 3 public school districts covering 5 zip codes. The top-rated district in Burt County is Oakland Craig Public Schools (9/10). 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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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Burt County, NE?
3 school districts serve zip codes in Burt County, NE. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Burt County, NE?
Of the districts serving Burt County, Oakland Craig Public Schools has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 82nd percentile among Nebraska school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Nebraska reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Nebraska and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Nebraska only, never across state lines.