Best Schools in 68601, NE
68601, NE has 37 public schools (8 high, 6 middle, 22 elementary) serving 9,667 students. On average they score 58% on state proficiency tests against a projected 47%, so schools in 68601 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 68601, NE
The top high schools in 68601, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Leigh High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Leigh Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 99 Students
2. Lakeview High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lakeview Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 311 Students
3. David City Secondary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
David City Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 308 Students
4. Twin River Sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Twin River Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 190 Students
5. Shelby - Rising City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby - Rising City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 110 Students
6. Osceola High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Osceola Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 68 Students
7. Columbus High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1273 Students
8. Schuyler Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Schuyler Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 623 Students
Best Middle Schools in 68601, NE
The top middle schools in 68601, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lakeview Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lakeview Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 147 Students
2. Osceola Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Osceola Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 57 Students
3. Shelby - Rising City Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby - Rising City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 89 Students
4. Columbus Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 1174 Students
5. Schuyler Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Schuyler Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 401 Students
6. Richland Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Schuyler Community Schools • Public • Grades 2 - 8 • 48 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 68601, NE
The top elementary schools in 68601, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Osceola Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Osceola Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 119 Students
2. Shell Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lakeview Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 338 Students
3. Platte Center Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lakeview Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 156 Students
4. Schuyler Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Schuyler Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 621 Students
5. David City Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
David City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 277 Students
6. Leigh Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Leigh Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 177 Students
7. Bellwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
David City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 91 Students
8. Shelby - Rising City Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby - Rising City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 212 Students
9. Twin River Elem-genoa
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Twin River Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 219 Students
10. West Park Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 262 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 68601, NE
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
68601, NE has a total population of 30,234 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 68601, 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 68601, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.61 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.00 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.61 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 68601, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 68601, 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 68601, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 68601, NE
How many schools are in 68601, NE?
68601, NE has 37 public schools: 8 high schools, 6 middle schools and 22 elementary schools, serving 9,667 students in total.
How do schools in 68601 perform on state tests?
On average, 37 schools in 68601 score 58% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in 68601 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 68601?
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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