| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axtell Community Schools | Axtell | 9/10 Excellent · 85th pct | 335 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Wilcox-Hildreth Public Schools | Wilcox | 5/10 Average · 40th pct | 234 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Minden Public Schools | Heartwell | 4/10 Below Average · 35th pct | 820 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
How Kearney County compares
Together they enroll 1,389 students across 8 schools. The largest is Minden Public Schools with 820 students. Districts here average 6.0/10, above the Nebraska average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 4/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Kearney County, Nebraska
Kearney County has 3 public school districts covering 4 zip codes. The top-rated district in Kearney County is Axtell Community 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 Kearney County, NE?
3 school districts serve zip codes in Kearney 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 Kearney County, NE?
Of the districts serving Kearney County, Axtell Community Schools has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 85th 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.