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Best Howard County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 606 students in Howard County, NE.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Howard County, NE are St. Libory Elementary School, St. Paul Elementary School and Elba Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Howard County, NE public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Howard County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Howard County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
St. Libory Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
435 St Paul Road
Saint Libory, NE 68872
(308) 687-6475
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
St. Paul Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1305 Howard Ave
Saint Paul, NE 68873
(308) 754-4433
Gr: PK-6 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Elba Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
711 Caroline St
Elba, NE 68835
(308) 863-2228
Gr: PK-6 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Howard County, NE?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Howard County, NE include St. Libory Elementary School, St. Paul Elementary School and Elba Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Howard County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Howard County.
What is the racial composition of students in Howard County?
Howard County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

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