Best Schools in 68870, NE
68870, NE has 9 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 3,970 students. On average they score 72% on state proficiency tests against a projected 58%, so schools in 68870 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 68870, NE
The top high schools in 68870, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Amherst High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Amherst Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 170 Students
2. Pleasanton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pleasanton Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 128 Students
3. Kearney High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kearney Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1629 Students
Best Middle Schools in 68870, NE
The top middle schools in 68870, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Horizon Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kearney Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 619 Students
2. Sunrise Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kearney Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 577 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 68870, NE
The top elementary schools in 68870, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Amherst Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Amherst Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 224 Students
2. Buffalo Hills Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kearney Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 316 Students
3. Glenwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kearney Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 131 Students
4. Pleasanton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pleasanton Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 176 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 68870, NE
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
68870, NE has a total population of 560 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 36% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 68870, 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 68870, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.51 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.52 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.99 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 68870, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 68870, 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 68870, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 68870, NE
How many schools are in 68870, NE?
68870, NE has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 3,970 students in total.
How do schools in 68870 perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in 68870 score 72% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 58%, so on average schools in 68870 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 68870?
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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