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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Cuming County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,469 students in Cuming County, NE (there are 3 private schools, serving 616 private students). 70% of all K-12 students in Cuming County, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Cuming County, NE are West Point Elementary School, Wisner-pilger Elementary School and West Point - Beemer Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cuming County, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Cuming County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Cuming County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Point Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1200 East Washington
West Point, NE 68788
(402) 372-5507
Gr: PK-4 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Wisner-pilger Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
801 18th St
Wisner, NE 68791
(402) 529-6465
Gr: PK-6 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
West Point - Beemer Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1200 E Washington
West Point, NE 68788
(402) 372-5546
Gr: 5-8 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Wisner-pilger High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
801 18th St
Wisner, NE 68791
(402) 529-3249
Gr: 7-12 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Bancroft-rosalie Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
708 Main St
Bancroft, NE 68004
(402) 648-3336
Gr: PK-6 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #66.
Bancroft-rosalie Jr/sr High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
708 Main St
Bancroft, NE 68004
(402) 648-3336
Gr: 7-12 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #77.
West Point-beemer High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 E Washington
West Point, NE 68788
(402) 372-5546
Gr: 9-12 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 48%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Cuming County, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in Cuming County, NE include West Point Elementary School, Wisner-pilger Elementary School and West Point - Beemer Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Cuming County?
7 public schools are located in Cuming County.
What percentage of students in Cuming County go to public school?
70% of all K-12 students in Cuming County are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cuming County?
Cuming County public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

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