For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 793 students in Jefferson County, NE.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Jefferson County, NE are Diller-odell Elementary School, Meridian Elementary School and Jefferson Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson County, NE public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Jefferson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Diller-odell Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
315 Smith St
Diller, NE 68342
(402) 793-5570
Diller, NE 68342
(402) 793-5570
Gr: PK-6 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Meridian Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
72380 560th Ave
Daykin, NE 68338
(402) 446-7265
Daykin, NE 68338
(402) 446-7265
Gr: PK-6 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Intermediate School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
924 K Street
Fairbury, NE 68352
(402) 729-5041
Fairbury, NE 68352
(402) 729-5041
Gr: 3-6 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
808 F St
Fairbury, NE 68352
(402) 729-2418
Fairbury, NE 68352
(402) 729-2418
Gr: PK-2 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Jefferson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Life Program (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
1010 K St
Fairbury, NE 68352
(402) 729-5605
Fairbury, NE 68352
(402) 729-5605
Gr: 3-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Jefferson County, NE?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Jefferson County, NE include Diller-odell Elementary School, Meridian Elementary School and Jefferson Intermediate School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Jefferson County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Jefferson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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