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Buffalo County Public Schools

Buffalo County, Nebraska

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

28

public schools

Total Enrollment

8,510

students

School Districts

8

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Buffalo County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Nebraska; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Buffalo County has 8 district entries. KEARNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 15 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 7 listed communities. KEARNEY has the most listed schools, with 16 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 16 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

No listed schools in this county file carry charter, magnet, or virtual flags. Confirm program options with local districts because local offerings can change outside the NCES release cycle.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

1 school in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

28

in Buffalo County

Reported Enrollment

8,510

28 schools reporting

School Districts

8

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary16
Middle2
High9
Other1

8 School Districts in Buffalo County

KEARNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

15 schools
6,152 students

GIBBON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

2 schools
554 students

RAVENNA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

2 schools
413 students

AMHERST PUBLIC SCHOOLS

2 schools
394 students

ELM CREEK PUBLIC SCHOOLS

2 schools
374 students

PLEASANTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

2 schools
304 students

SHELTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

2 schools
269 students

WEST KEARNEY HIGH SCHOOL

1 school
50 students

28 Public Schools in Buffalo County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 28 matching schools

KEARNEY HIGH SCHOOL

KEARNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

KEARNEY, 68845 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,629 students

HORIZON MIDDLE SCHOOL

KEARNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

KEARNEY, 68845 / Town: Distant

Listed only6–8Middle619 students

SUNRISE MIDDLE SCHOOL

KEARNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

KEARNEY, 68847 / Town: Distant

Listed only6–8Middle577 students

KEARNEY EDUCATION CENTER

KEARNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

KEARNEY, 68845 / Town: Distant

Listed onlyPKOther416 students

MEADOWLARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

KEARNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

KEARNEY, 68847 / Town: Distant

Listed onlyPK–5Primary408 students

NORTHEAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

KEARNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

KEARNEY, 68847 / Town: Distant

Listed onlyPK–5Primary398 students

KENWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

KEARNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

KEARNEY, 68845 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–5Primary381 students

GIBBON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

GIBBON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

GIBBON, 68840 / Rural: Distant

Listed onlyPK–6Primary318 students

BUFFALO HILLS ELEMENTARY

KEARNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

KEARNEY, 68845 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–5Primary316 students

PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

KEARNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

KEARNEY, 68845 / Town: Distant

Listed onlyPK–5Primary282 students

WINDY HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

KEARNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

KEARNEY, 68845 / Town: Distant

Listed onlyPK–5Primary259 students

CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

KEARNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

KEARNEY, 68845 / Town: Distant

Listed onlyPK–5Primary254 students

RAVENNA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RAVENNA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

RAVENNA, 68869 / Rural: Remote

Listed onlyPK–6Primary244 students

BRYANT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

KEARNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

KEARNEY, 68847 / Town: Distant

Listed onlyPK–5Primary241 students

EMERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

KEARNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

KEARNEY, 68847 / Town: Distant

Listed onlyPK–5Primary241 students

GIBBON HIGH SCHOOL

GIBBON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

GIBBON, 68840 / Rural: Distant

Listed only7–12High236 students

ELM CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

ELM CREEK PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ELM CREEK, 68836 / Rural: Remote

Listed onlyPK–6Primary225 students

AMHERST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

AMHERST PUBLIC SCHOOLS

AMHERST, 68812 / Rural: Remote

Listed onlyPK–6Primary224 students

PLEASANTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

PLEASANTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

PLEASANTON, 68866 / Rural: Remote

Listed onlyPK–6Primary176 students

AMHERST HIGH SCHOOL

AMHERST PUBLIC SCHOOLS

AMHERST, 68812 / Rural: Remote

Listed only7–12High170 students

Buffalo County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Buffalo County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Nebraska. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Buffalo County public school directory?

The directory lists 28 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Buffalo County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Buffalo County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Buffalo County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 1 school in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Buffalo County?

Start with the 8 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

← Back to Buffalo County Education OverviewCounty school score: 37/100

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.