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Best Schools in York, NE
York, NE has 16 public schools (5 high, 3 middle, 7 elementary) serving 3,362 students. On average they score 67% on state proficiency tests against a projected 55%, so schools in York meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in York, NE
The top high schools in York, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cross County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cross County Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 123 Students
2. Heartland Community High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Heartland Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 156 Students
3. Mccool Junction Jr-sr High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mc Cool Junction Public Schs • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 120 Students
4. Centennial Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Centennial Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 148 Students
5. York High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
York Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 522 Students
Best Middle Schools in York, NE
The top middle schools in York, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Centennial Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Centennial Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 100 Students
2. York Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
York Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 315 Students
3. Cross County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cross County Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 75 Students
Best Elementary Schools in York, NE
The top elementary schools in York, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Heartland Community Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Heartland Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 197 Students
2. Centennial Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Centennial Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 248 Students
3. Cross County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cross County Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 169 Students
4. York Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
York Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 594 Students
5. Mc Cool Junction Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mc Cool Junction Public Schs • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 120 Students
6. St Joseph Catholic School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Joseph Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 105 Students
7. Emmanuel-faith Lutheran School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Emmanuel-faith Lutheran School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 181 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in York, NE
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
York, NE has a total population of 9,199 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in York, 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 York, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.52 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.29 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.22 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in York, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for York, 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 York, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in York, NE
How many schools are in York, NE?
York, NE has 16 public schools: 5 high schools, 3 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 3,362 students in total.
How do schools in York perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in York score 67% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 55%, so on average schools in York meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in York?
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: 65%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 58%
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- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in York
3 of 4 schools in York carry a SchoolGrade (1 have no school-level proficiency results in our source data). Grade distribution:
B: 1C: 1D: 1
All 4 public schools we grade in York. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (1)
Other schools and academies (1)
Private schools (2)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.