Education in Buffalo County Offers Advantages for Future Success
From outstanding school districts throughout the county to dynamic post-secondary options in Kearney, students and families receive a phenomenal start to their lives and careers in Buffalo County.
Public and private school districts throughout the county combine challenging academic options with safe learning environments to deliver valuable educational opportunities for all students in the county.
Public Schools
Consistently ranked as one of the best public school systems in the state, Buffalo County’s 20 public schools include some of the most highly respected elementary, middle and high schools in Nebraska. Along with PK-12 education, Buffalo County’s schools also provide vocational training and adult education.
Public Schools
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Kearney Public Schools
![Amherst Public Schools Photo](https://secure-cdn.scdn6.secure.raxcdn.com/media/userfiles/subsite_249/images/list-maker/amherst-public-schools.jpg)
Amherst Public Schools
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Gibbon Public Schools
![Shelton Public Schools Photo](https://secure-cdn.scdn6.secure.raxcdn.com/media/userfiles/subsite_249/images/list-maker/shelton-public-schools.jpg)
Shelton Public Schools
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Pleasanton Public Schools
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Elm Creek Public School District
![Ravenna Public Schools Photo](https://secure-cdn.scdn6.secure.raxcdn.com/media/userfiles/subsite_249/images/list-maker/ravenna-public-schools.jpg)
Ravenna Public Schools
Private Schools
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Private Schools
Colleges and Universities
![University of Nebraska at Kearney Photo](https://secure-cdn.scdn6.secure.raxcdn.com/media/userfiles/subsite_249/images/list-maker/university-of-nebraska-at-kearney.jpg)
University of Nebraska at Kearney
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University of Nebraska Medical Center - Kearney
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Central Community College