| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seward Public Schools | Ulysses | 10/10 Excellent · 98th pct | 1,496 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| David City Public Schools | Abie | 9/10 Excellent · 80th pct | 676 | 3 | PK–12 | 4 |
| East Butler Public Schools | Brainard | 7/10 Good · 64th pct | 297 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Schuyler Community Schools | Linwood | 2/10 Poor · 17th pct | 1,984 | 8 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Shelby-Rising City Public Schools | Rising City | 1/10 Poor · 9th pct | 411 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
How Butler County compares
Together they enroll 4,864 students across 20 schools. The largest is Schuyler Community Schools with 1,984 students. Districts here average 5.8/10, above the Nebraska average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Butler County, Nebraska
Butler County has 5 public school districts covering 10 zip codes. The top-rated district in Butler County is Seward Public Schools (10/10). 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 Butler County, NE?
5 school districts serve zip codes in Butler 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 Butler County, NE?
Of the districts serving Butler County, Seward Public Schools has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 98th 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.