Best Schools in St. Mary, NE
St. Mary, NE has 8 public schools (3 high, 1 middle, 4 elementary) serving 898 students. On average they score 56% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in St. Mary greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in St. Mary, NE
The top high schools in St. Mary, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lewiston High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lewiston Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 71 Students
2. Johnson Co Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnson Co Central Public Schs • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 153 Students
3. Sterling High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sterling Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 89 Students
Best Middle Schools in St. Mary, NE
The top middle schools in St. Mary, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Johnson Co Central Middle Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnson Co Central Public Schs • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 119 Students
Best Elementary Schools in St. Mary, NE
The top elementary schools in St. Mary, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Johnson Co Central Elem-cook
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnson Co Central Public Schs • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 79 Students
2. Johnson Co Central El-tecumseh
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnson Co Central Public Schs • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 146 Students
3. Sterling Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sterling Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 135 Students
4. Lewiston Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lewiston Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 106 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in St. Mary, NE
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
St. Mary, NE has a total population of 222 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in St. Mary, 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 St. Mary, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.82 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
12.04 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.78 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in St. Mary, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for St. Mary, 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 St. Mary, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in St. Mary, NE
How many schools are in St. Mary, NE?
St. Mary, NE has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 898 students in total.
How do schools in St. Mary perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in St. Mary score 56% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in St. Mary greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in St. Mary?
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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