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Best Schools in 68826, NE
68826, NE has 10 public schools (4 high, 1 middle, 4 elementary) serving 1,847 students. On average they score 68% on state proficiency tests against a projected 60%, so schools in 68826 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 68826, NE
The top high schools in 68826, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. High Plains Community Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
High Plains Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 102 Students
2. Palmer Junior-senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Palmer Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 114 Students
3. Fullerton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fullerton Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 135 Students
4. Central City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 232 Students
Best Middle Schools in 68826, NE
The top middle schools in 68826, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central City Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central City Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 228 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 68826, NE
The top elementary schools in 68826, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fullerton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fullerton Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 164 Students
2. Central City Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 307 Students
3. High Plains Community Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
High Plains Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 121 Students
4. Palmer Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Palmer Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 208 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 68826, NE
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
68826, NE has a total population of 4,069 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 68826, 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 68826, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.45 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.29 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.16 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 68826, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 68826, 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 68826, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 68826, NE
How many schools are in 68826, NE?
68826, NE has 10 public schools: 4 high schools, 1 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 1,847 students in total.
How do schools in 68826 perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in 68826 score 68% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 60%, so on average schools in 68826 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 68826?
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: 62%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations