Public schools in Niobrara, NE
5 open public schools with an address in Niobrara, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
419
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
8.5:1
Nebraska median 12.5:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Niobrara public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Niobrara, NE: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 419 students, an average of 84 per school. The largest campus is Niobrara Elementary School (134 students).
Isanti Community School operates the most schools here (3), and 2 regular districts have at least one Niobrara campus. 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 8.5:1, lower 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.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 0 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving Niobrara
Elementary schools in Niobrara
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isanti Elementary School Isanti Community School | PK–05 | 120 | 8.5:1 | |
| Niobrara Elementary School Niobrara Public Schools | PK–06 | 134 | 15.1:1 |
Middle schools in Niobrara
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isanti Middle School Isanti Community School | 06–08 | 49 | 10.4:1 |
High schools in Niobrara
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isanti High School Isanti Community School | 09–12 | 39 | 4.3:1 | |
| Niobrara Secondary School Niobrara Public Schools | 07–12 | 77 | 6.2:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White18.2%
- Hispanic2.4%
- Black0%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native77.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Niobrara schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (419 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Niobrara
How many public schools are in Niobrara, NE?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Niobrara: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 419 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Niobrara?
Schools with an address in Niobrara belong to 2 education agencies, led by Isanti Community School (3 schools), Niobrara Public Schools (2 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Niobrara?
Niobrara Secondary School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Niobrara, with 77 students in 2024–25 (grades 07–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Niobrara?
No school with an address in Niobrara 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 Niobrara schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Niobrara public schools is 8.5:1, lower 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 Niobrara 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