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Aurora Public Schools

At a glance

67^thof 118 Nebraska districts▼ 4

Better than 43% of Nebraska districts

Elementary 1 Middle 1 High 1Grades PK, KG-12

300 L St
Aurora, NE 68818-1902·(402) 694-6923·All Nebraska district rankings →

Statewide performance 2017–2025

2025: better than 43.2% of districts

Schools

1,230

Students

Top rankedAurora Elementary School96^th of 294 Nebraska elementary schools

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Biggest riser

Aurora High School up 58 spots statewide this year

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Summary:

The Aurora Public Schools district in Nebraska consists of 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving students from preschool through 12th grade. The district's schools demonstrate a mix of academic performance, with some standout schools and opportunities for improvement.

Aurora Elementary School is a consistent top performer, ranking in the top 25% of Nebraska elementary schools and outperforming state and district averages on standardized tests in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The school also has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate and high spending per student, indicating a focus on resources and support. In contrast, Aurora High School has more mixed results, with some areas exceeding state and district averages and others falling behind.

Aurora Middle School is also a strong performer, ranking in the top 50% of Nebraska middle schools and exceeding state and district averages on standardized tests. The district's financial metrics, such as spending per student and student-teacher ratios, suggest a focus on equitable resource allocation, which may contribute to the overall strong performance at the elementary and middle school levels. However, the consistent chronic absenteeism rate across all schools is an area that may require further attention and targeted interventions.

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Ranking:

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NSCAS English Language Arts (2025)							NSCAS Mathematics (2025)							NSCAS Science (2025)			ACT English Language Arts (2025)	ACT Mathematics (2025)	ACT Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NSCAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts All Grades	NSCAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 4th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 5th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 6th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 7th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 8th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics All Grades	NSCAS Science 5th Grade	NSCAS Science 8th Grade	NSCAS Science All Grades	ACT English Language Arts 11th Grade	ACT Mathematics 11th Grade	ACT Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Aurora Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	300 H St	Aurora	68818	Hamilton County	Aurora Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 694-6923	520	39	13.4	29.8%	452 (86.9%)	1 (0.2%)	52 (10.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.5%)	68	96^th of 294 public elementary schools	67.3%		84.7	42^nd of 428 public elementary schools	90.2%	54	66.3	69.3	69.8				68.4	75.3	70.5	77.9				74.5	90.7		90.7				$15,344	$414	$13,596
Aurora High School	Public	9-12	300 M St	Aurora	68818	Hamilton County	Aurora Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 694-6923	382	34	11.2	26.7%	341 (89.3%)	3 (0.8%)	27 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (2.4%)	52.7	76^th of 146 public high schools	47.9%		23	134^th of 168 public high schools	20.2%	58																		47.8	52.2	56.7	$21,249	$12	$18,406
Aurora Middle School	Public	6-8	300 L St	Aurora	68818	Hamilton County	Aurora Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 694-6923	256	24	10.8	30.5%	221 (86.3%)	3 (1.2%)	20 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.7%)	61.9	63^rd of 133 public middle schools	52.6%		74.9	43^rd of 200 public middle schools	78.5%	20				68.7	65.1	76.0	69.6				66.7	68.6	68.0	67.7		82.7	82.7				$22,046	$12	$17,598
Aurora Preschool	Public	PK	409 J Street	Aurora	68818	Hamilton County	Aurora Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 694-6923	72	2	32.0	31.9%	56 (77.8%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (16.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (5.6%)								(n/a)

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Hampton Public School	6.71 mi	2
Giltner Public Schools	9.56 mi	2
Heartland Community Schools	12.08 mi	2	66^th
Northwest Public Schools	14.38 mi	5
Grand Island Public Schools	15.89 mi	23	111^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Nebraska Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.