Best Schools in Boone County, NE
Boone County, NE has 20 public schools (8 high, 2 middle, 10 elementary) serving 2,651 students. On average they score 68% on state proficiency tests against a projected 51%, so schools in Boone County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Boone County, NE
The top high schools in Boone County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Newman Grove High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newman Grove Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 70 Students
2. Elgin High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elgin Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 91 Students
3. Central Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Valley Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 124 Students
4. Fullerton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fullerton Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 135 Students
5. Elkhorn Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elkhorn Valley Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 188 Students
6. Boone Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boone Central Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 198 Students
7. Riverside High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Riverside Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 72 Students
8. St Edward High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Edward Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 78 Students
Best Middle Schools in Boone County, NE
The top middle schools in Boone County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Boone Central Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boone Central Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 167 Students
2. Riverside Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Riverside Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 48 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Boone County, NE
The top elementary schools in Boone County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fullerton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fullerton Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 164 Students
2. Newman Grove Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newman Grove Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 149 Students
3. Elkhorn Valley Elementary Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elkhorn Valley Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 258 Students
4. Riverside Elementary - Spalding
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Riverside Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 47 Students
5. Boone Central Elem-albion
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boone Central Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 284 Students
6. St Edward Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Edward Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 94 Students
7. Central Valley Elem - Scotia
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Valley Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 187 Students
8. Elgin Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elgin Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 106 Students
9. Riverside Elementary - Cedar Rapids
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Riverside Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 75 Students
10. St Michael's School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Michael's School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 116 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Boone County, NE
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Boone County, NE has a total population of 5,379 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Boone County, NE
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Boone County, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
30.49 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.69 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
26.80 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Boone County, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Boone County, NE.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Boone County, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Boone County, NE
How many schools are in Boone County, NE?
Boone County, NE has 20 public schools: 8 high schools, 2 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 2,651 students in total.
How do schools in Boone County perform on state tests?
On average, 20 schools in Boone County score 68% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 51%, so on average schools in Boone County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Boone County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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Cities, towns and school districts in Boone County
3 places in Boone County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Albion (2)
- St Edward (2)
- Cedar Rapids (1)
School districts (1)
- Boone Central Schools (3 schools)