For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 569 students in Frontier County, NE.
The top-ranked public schools in Frontier County, NE are Medicine Valley Elementary School, Maywood High School and Medicine Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Frontier County, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Frontier County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Frontier County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Medicine Valley Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
605 Ord Ave
Curtis, NE 69025
(308) 367-4210
Curtis, NE 69025
(308) 367-4210
Gr: PK-5 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Maywood High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Tiger Dr
Maywood, NE 69038
(308) 362-4223
Maywood, NE 69038
(308) 362-4223
Gr: 7-12 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Medicine Valley High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
303 Crook Ave
Curtis, NE 69025
(308) 367-4106
Curtis, NE 69025
(308) 367-4106
Gr: 9-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Eustis-farnam High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
504 N Ingalls St
Eustis, NE 69028
(308) 486-3991
Eustis, NE 69028
(308) 486-3991
Gr: 7-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Maywood Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Tiger Dr
Maywood, NE 69038
(308) 362-4223
Maywood, NE 69038
(308) 362-4223
Gr: PK-6 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Elementary School At Eustis
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
504 N Ingalls St
Eustis, NE 69028
(308) 486-3991
Eustis, NE 69028
(308) 486-3991
Gr: PK-6 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: n/an/a
303 Crook Avenue
Curtis, NE 69025
(308) 367-4106
Curtis, NE 69025
(308) 367-4106
Gr: 6-8 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Frontier County, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in Frontier County, NE include Medicine Valley Elementary School, Maywood High School and Medicine Valley High School.
How many public schools are located in Frontier County?
6 public schools are located in Frontier County.
What is the racial composition of students in Frontier County?
Frontier County public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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