For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 225 students in Clarkson, NE (there are , serving 40 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Clarkson, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Clarkson, NE are Clarkson Elementary School and Clarkson Jr-sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clarkson, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Clarkson have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best 九游体育s in Clarkson, NE (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clarkson Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
649 Cherry St
Clarkson, NE 68629
(402) 892-3477
Clarkson, NE 68629
(402) 892-3477
Grades: PK-6
| 103 students
Rank: #22.
Clarkson Jr-sr High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
649 Cherry St
Clarkson, NE 68629
(402) 892-3454
Clarkson, NE 68629
(402) 892-3454
Grades: 7-12
| 122 students
Clarkson, Nebraska 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
454 Road N
Clarkson, NE 68629
(402) 487-2460
Clarkson, NE 68629
(402) 487-2460
Grades: PK-8
| 17 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Clarkson, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Clarkson, NE include Clarkson Elementary School and Clarkson Jr-sr High School.
How many public schools are located in Clarkson?
2 public schools are located in Clarkson.
What percentage of students in Clarkson go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Clarkson are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Clarkson?
Clarkson public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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