Howard County Public Schools
Howard County, Nebraska
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
7
public schools
Total Enrollment
1,475
students
School Districts
3
districts
How to use the Howard 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.
Howard County has 3 district entries. CENTURA PUBLIC SCHOOLS is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 2 schools.
School records are spread across 4 listed communities. CAIRO has the most listed schools, with 2 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 4 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
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
This county currently has listed-only school records. Use the table fields and district links as the local research starting point.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
7
in Howard County
Reported Enrollment
1,475
7 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Howard County
ST PAUL PUBLIC SCHOOLS
CENTURA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
ELBA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
7 Public Schools in Howard County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 7 of 7 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST PAUL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | ST PAUL PUBLIC SCHOOLS | ST PAUL, 68873Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 387 |
| ST PAUL JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL | Listed only | ST PAUL PUBLIC SCHOOLS | ST PAUL, 68873Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 318 |
| CENTURA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | CENTURA PUBLIC SCHOOLS | CAIRO, 68824Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 273 |
| CENTURA SECONDARY SCHOOL | Listed only | CENTURA PUBLIC SCHOOLS | CAIRO, 68824Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 208 |
| ST LIBORY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | NORTHWEST PUBLIC SCHOOLS | ST LIBORY, 68872Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 167 |
| ELBA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | ELBA PUBLIC SCHOOLS | ELBA, 68835Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 68 |
| ELBA SECONDARY SCHOOL | Listed only | ELBA PUBLIC SCHOOLS | ELBA, 68835Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 54 |
ST PAUL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ST PAUL PUBLIC SCHOOLS
ST PAUL, 68873 / Rural: Distant
ST PAUL JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL
ST PAUL PUBLIC SCHOOLS
ST PAUL, 68873 / Rural: Distant
CENTURA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
CENTURA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
CAIRO, 68824 / Rural: Distant
CENTURA SECONDARY SCHOOL
CENTURA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
CAIRO, 68824 / Rural: Distant
ST LIBORY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
NORTHWEST PUBLIC SCHOOLS
ST LIBORY, 68872 / Rural: Distant
ELBA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ELBA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
ELBA, 68835 / Rural: Distant
ELBA SECONDARY SCHOOL
ELBA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
ELBA, 68835 / Rural: Distant
Howard County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Howard 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 Howard County public school directory?
The directory lists 7 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 Howard 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 Howard 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 Howard County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
This county currently has listed-only school records. The directory still provides NCES school, district, grade range, type, and enrollment fields where available.
How should I compare school districts in Howard County?
Start with the 3 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.
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.