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2 schools in Merna

Nebraska · Public K-12

Merna sits inside Nebraska with 2 public K-12 schools, combined enrollment of about 249, and a mix of 1 elementary and 1 high.

7-year change in Merna

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
249
-24 (-9%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
97%
was 96%
% Hispanic
2%
was 0%
% Black
1%
was 3%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
ANSELMO-MERNA ELEMENTARY-MERNAElementaryPK-06145
ANSELMO-MERNA HIGH SCHOOLHigh07-12104

About Merna

Merna is a compact Nebraska city in terms of public-school footprint, with 2 schools and 249 students total.

In terms of grade levels, the city spans 1 elementary, and 1 high.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 125, meaningfully below the state mean of about 324.

Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 249 students, shrank 9% from the 273 reported in SY 2017-18.

On this page, the community for Merna discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Merna, Nebraska?
There are 2 public K-12 schools in Merna, with a combined enrollment of about 249.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Merna?
Merna has 1 elementary, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Merna?
ANSELMO-MERNA ELEMENTARY-MERNA is the largest public school in Merna by enrollment, with approximately 145 students.
What school districts serve Merna?
Merna public schools are operated by ANSELMO-MERNA PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
What grade levels do public schools in Merna cover?
Public schools in Merna serve students from pre-K through grade 12.