| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Public Schools | Saint Libory | 8/10 Good · 70th pct | 1,465 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Centura Public Schools | Boelus | 7/10 Good · 68th pct | 481 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| St. Paul Public Schools | Farwell | 6/10 Average · 53rd pct | 705 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Elba Public Schools | Elba | 1/10 Poor · 1st pct | 122 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Howard County compares
Together they enroll 2,773 students across 11 schools. The largest is Northwest Public Schools with 1,465 students. Districts here average 5.5/10, level with the Nebraska average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 8/10.
School Districts in Howard County, Nebraska
Howard County has 4 public school districts covering 6 zip codes. The top-rated district in Howard County is Northwest 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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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Howard County, NE?
4 school districts serve zip codes in Howard 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 Howard County, NE?
Of the districts serving Howard County, Northwest Public Schools has the highest rating on this site at 8/10. That places it in the 70th 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.