For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 570 students in 68840, NE.
The top ranked public schools in 68840, NE are Gibbon Elementary School and Gibbon High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 68840 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 68840, NE have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best 68840, NE Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gibbon Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1030 Court Street
Gibbon, NE 68840
(308) 468-6546
Gibbon, NE 68840
(308) 468-6546
Grades: PK-6
| 320 students
Rank: #22.
Gibbon High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1030 Court Street
Gibbon, NE 68840
(308) 468-5721
Gibbon, NE 68840
(308) 468-5721
Grades: 7-12
| 250 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 68840, NE?
The top ranked public schools in 68840, NE include Gibbon Elementary School and Gibbon High School.
How many public schools are located in 68840?
2 public schools are located in 68840.
What is the racial composition of students in 68840?
68840 public schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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