Best Schools in 68505, NE
68505, NE has 16 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 9 elementary) serving 9,758 students. On average they score 61% on state proficiency tests against a projected 51%, so schools in 68505 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 68505, NE
The top high schools in 68505, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lincoln East High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2268 Students
2. Waverly High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waverly School District 145 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 682 Students
3. Lincoln Northeast High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1812 Students
Best Middle Schools in 68505, NE
The top middle schools in 68505, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Waverly Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waverly School District 145 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 532 Students
2. Mickle Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 694 Students
3. Culler Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 703 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 68505, NE
The top elementary schools in 68505, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Waverly Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waverly School District 145 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 339 Students
2. Kahoa Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 488 Students
3. Robinson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 264 Students
4. Brownell Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 337 Students
5. Meadow Lane Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 509 Students
6. Children's Circle Montessori
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Children's Circle Montessori • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 37 Students
7. St John The Apostle Catholic School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St John The Apostle Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 340 Students
8. Trinity Lutheran Church & School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Trinity Lutheran Church & School • Private • Grades Pre K - 5 • 128 Students
9. Evelyn Hamlow Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waverly School District 145 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 316 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 68505, NE
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
68505, NE has a total population of 16,886 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 68505, NE
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 68505, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.72 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.61 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.11 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 68505, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 68505, NE.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 68505, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 68505, NE
How many schools are in 68505, NE?
68505, NE has 16 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 9,758 students in total.
How do schools in 68505 perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in 68505 score 61% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 51%, so on average schools in 68505 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 68505?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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