| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold Public Schools | Arnold | 10/10 Excellent · 91st pct | 192 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Broken Bow Public Schools | Broken Bow | 7/10 Good · 61st pct | 890 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Callaway Public Schools | Callaway | 5/10 Average · 49th pct | 180 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Sargent Public Schools | Sargent | 4/10 Below Average · 39th pct | 174 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Anselmo-Merna Public Schools | Anselmo | 4/10 Below Average · 31st pct | 245 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Ord Public Schools | Comstock | 2/10 Poor · 16th pct | 562 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Ansley Public Schools | Ansley | 2/10 Poor · 12th pct | 200 | 2 | PK–12 | 3 |
How Custer County compares
Together they enroll 2,443 students across 17 schools. The largest is Broken Bow Public Schools with 890 students. Districts here average 4.9/10, below the Nebraska average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Custer County, Nebraska
Custer County has 7 public school districts covering 11 zip codes. The top-rated district in Custer County is Arnold 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 Custer County, NE?
7 school districts serve zip codes in Custer 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 Custer County, NE?
Of the districts serving Custer County, Arnold Public Schools has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 91st 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.