Best Schools in 68787, NE
68787, NE has 16 public schools (6 high, 2 middle, 7 elementary) serving 3,149 students. On average they score 64% on state proficiency tests against a projected 55%, so schools in 68787 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 68787, NE
The top high schools in 68787, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pender High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pender Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 182 Students
2. Wisner-pilger High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wisner-pilger Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 188 Students
3. Wakefield High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wakefield Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 225 Students
4. Wayne High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 307 Students
5. Laurel-concord-coleridge High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurel-concord-coleridge School • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 132 Students
6. Winside High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winside Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 97 Students
Best Middle Schools in 68787, NE
The top middle schools in 68787, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Laurel-concord-coleridge Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurel-concord-coleridge School • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 119 Students
2. Wayne Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 158 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 68787, NE
The top elementary schools in 68787, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pender Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pender Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 261 Students
2. Wisner-pilger Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wisner-pilger Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 249 Students
3. Wayne Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 481 Students
4. Laurel-concord-coleridge Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurel-concord-coleridge School • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 164 Students
5. Wakefield Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wakefield Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 342 Students
6. Winside Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winside Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 147 Students
7. St Mary Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Mary Elementary School • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 46 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 68787, NE
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
68787, NE has a total population of 6,833 with 42% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 31% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 68787, 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 68787, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.12 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.70 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.43 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 68787, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 68787, 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 68787, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 68787, NE
How many schools are in 68787, NE?
68787, NE has 16 public schools: 6 high schools, 2 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 3,149 students in total.
How do schools in 68787 perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in 68787 score 64% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 55%, so on average schools in 68787 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 68787?
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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- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations