For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 237 students in Dakota City, NE.
The top ranked public school in Dakota City, NE is Dakota City Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dakota City, NE public school have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Dakota City have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Dakota City, NE (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dakota City Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1801 Locust St
Dakota City, NE 68731
(402) 987-3363
Dakota City, NE 68731
(402) 987-3363
Grades: PK-5
| 237 students
Dakota City, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1410 Pine
Dakota City, NE 68731
(402) 494-1727
Dakota City, NE 68731
(402) 494-1727
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Dakota City, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Dakota City, NE include Dakota City Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Dakota City?
1 public schools are located in Dakota City.
What is the racial composition of students in Dakota City?
Dakota City public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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