For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 944 students in Fillmore County, NE.
The top ranked public schools in Fillmore County, NE are Shickley Elementary School, Exeter-milligan Elem-exeter and Fillmore Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fillmore County, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Fillmore County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in Fillmore County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shickley Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
104 E Murray
Shickley, NE 68436
(402) 627-3085
Shickley, NE 68436
(402) 627-3085
Grades: PK-6
| 93 students
Rank: #22.
Exeter-milligan Elem-exeter
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
318 S River Ave
Exeter, NE 68351
(402) 266-5911
Exeter, NE 68351
(402) 266-5911
Grades: PK-5
| 94 students
Rank: #33.
Fillmore Central Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
225 N 17th St
Geneva, NE 68361
(402) 759-3184
Geneva, NE 68361
(402) 759-3184
Grades: PK-4
| 273 students
Rank: #44.
Exeter-milligan High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
318 S River Ave
Exeter, NE 68351
(402) 266-5911
Exeter, NE 68351
(402) 266-5911
Grades: 9-12
| 46 students
Rank: #55.
Fillmore Central High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1410 L Street
Geneva, NE 68361
(402) 759-3141
Geneva, NE 68361
(402) 759-3141
Grades: 9-12
| 183 students
Rank: #66.
Fillmore Central Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
950 F St
Fairmont, NE 68354
(402) 268-3411
Fairmont, NE 68354
(402) 268-3411
Grades: 5-8
| 158 students
Rank: #77.
Exeter-milligan Middle School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
318 S River Ave
Exeter, NE 68351
(402) 266-5911
Exeter, NE 68351
(402) 266-5911
Grades: 6-8
| 28 students
Rank: #88.
Shickley High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
104 E Murray
Shickley, NE 68436
(402) 627-3375
Shickley, NE 68436
(402) 627-3375
Grades: 7-12
| 61 students
Rank: n/an/a
1211 North Monroe Street
Milligan, NE 68406
(402) 514-3243
Milligan, NE 68406
(402) 514-3243
Grades: PK
| 8 students
Fillmore County ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
502 9th St
Milligan, NE 68406
(402) 629-4265
Milligan, NE 68406
(402) 629-4265
Grades: 3-6
| 43 students
950 F St Box 157
Fairmont, NE 68354
(402) 268-3411
Fairmont, NE 68354
(402) 268-3411
Grades: K-6
| 26 students
202 S Main Box 128
Ohiowa, NE 68416
(402) 295-2377
Ohiowa, NE 68416
(402) 295-2377
Grades: PK-8
| 12 students
088 S Main Po Box 96
Strang, NE 68444
(402) 759-4727
Strang, NE 68444
(402) 759-4727
Grades: PK-8
| 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Fillmore County, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Fillmore County, NE include Shickley Elementary School, Exeter-milligan Elem-exeter and Fillmore Central Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Fillmore County?
9 public schools are located in Fillmore County.
What is the racial composition of students in Fillmore County?
Fillmore County public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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