For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 284 students in Bancroft, NE.
The top-ranked public schools in Bancroft, NE are Bancroft-rosalie Elementary School and Bancroft-rosalie Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bancroft, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Bancroft have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Bancroft, NE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bancroft-rosalie Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
708 Main St
Bancroft, NE 68004
(402) 648-3336
Bancroft, NE 68004
(402) 648-3336
Gr: PK-6 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Bancroft-rosalie Jr/sr High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
708 Main St
Bancroft, NE 68004
(402) 648-3336
Bancroft, NE 68004
(402) 648-3336
Gr: 7-12 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Bancroft, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in Bancroft, NE include Bancroft-rosalie Elementary School and Bancroft-rosalie Jr/sr High School.
How many public schools are located in Bancroft?
2 public schools are located in Bancroft.
What is the racial composition of students in Bancroft?
Bancroft public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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