For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 252 students in Boone County, NE.
The top ranked public middle schools in Boone County, NE are Boone Central Middle School and St. Edward High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Boone County, NE public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Nebraska public middle school average of 61%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Boone County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Nebraska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public middle school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Boone County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Boone Central Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
605 S 6th
Albion, NE 68620
(402) 395-2134
Albion, NE 68620
(402) 395-2134
Gr: 5-8 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
St. Edward High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
601 Clark St
Saint Edward, NE 68660
(402) 678-2282
Saint Edward, NE 68660
(402) 678-2282
Gr: 7-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Boone County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
605 S 6th Street
Albion, NE 68620
(402) 395-2134
Albion, NE 68620
(402) 395-2134
Gr: PK | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
100 East 5th Box 98
Belgrade, NE 68623
(308) 357-1150
Belgrade, NE 68623
(308) 357-1150
Gr: PK-8 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
203 E Widaman Box 240
Petersburg, NE 68652
(402) 386-5302
Petersburg, NE 68652
(402) 386-5302
Gr: PK-6 | 40 students Minority enrollment: 8%
1703 310th Ave
Albion, NE 68620
(402) 386-5640
Albion, NE 68620
(402) 386-5640
Gr: PK-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
2202 130th Ave
Albion, NE 68620
(402) 395-2320
Albion, NE 68620
(402) 395-2320
Gr: PK-8 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Boone County, NE?
The top ranked public middle schools in Boone County, NE include Boone Central Middle School and St. Edward High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Boone County?
2 public middle schools are located in Boone County.
What is the racial composition of students in Boone County?
Boone County public middle schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public middle schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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