Public schools in Gering, NE
7 open public schools with an address in Gering, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,976
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.9:1
Nebraska median 12.5:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Gering public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Gering, NE: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,976 students, an average of 282 per school. The largest campus is Gering High School (546 students), and the largest elementary school is Lincoln Elementary School (319).
Gering Public Schools operates the most schools here (6), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 14.9:1, higher than the statewide school median of 12.5:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 48% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Gering
Elementary schools in Gering
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geil Elementary School Gering Public Schools | PK–05 | 305 | 14.9:1 | |
| Lincoln Elementary School Gering Public Schools | PK–05 | 319 | 16.1:1 | |
| Northfield Elementary School Gering Public Schools | PK–05 | 299 | 14.2:1 |
Middle schools in Gering
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gering Middle School Gering Public Schools | 06–08 | 408 | 15.4:1 | |
| Panhandle Beginnings Day Treatment Educational Service Unit 13 · Alternative School | 03–08 | 0 | 0:1 |
High schools in Gering
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gering High School Gering Public Schools | 09–12 | 546 | 13.4:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Gering
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gering Early Childhood Program Gering Public Schools | PK–PK | 99 | 49.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White61.1%
- Hispanic33.5%
- Black0.9%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Gering schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,976 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Gering
How many public schools are in Gering, NE?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Gering: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 1,976 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Gering?
Schools with an address in Gering belong to 2 education agencies, led by Gering Public Schools (6 schools), Educational Service Unit 13 (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Gering?
Gering High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Gering, with 546 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Gering?
No school with an address in Gering is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Nebraska.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Gering schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Gering public schools is 14.9:1, higher than the Nebraska school median of 12.5:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Gering guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Nebraska cities