For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 140 students in Harrisburg, NE.
The top ranked public schools in Harrisburg, NE are Banner County Elementary School, Banner County High School and Banner County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harrisburg, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Harrisburg have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ in Harrisburg, NE (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Banner County Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 School St
Harrisburg, NE 69345
(308) 436-5262
Harrisburg, NE 69345
(308) 436-5262
Gr: PK-5 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Banner County High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 School St
Harrisburg, NE 69345
(308) 436-5262
Harrisburg, NE 69345
(308) 436-5262
Gr: 9-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Banner County Middle School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 School St
Harrisburg, NE 69345
(308) 436-5262
Harrisburg, NE 69345
(308) 436-5262
Gr: 6-8 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Harrisburg, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Harrisburg, NE include Banner County Elementary School, Banner County High School and Banner County Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Harrisburg?
3 public schools are located in Harrisburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Harrisburg?
Harrisburg public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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