For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 266 students in 68420, NE (there are , serving 15 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 68420, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 68420, NE are Pawnee City Elementary School and Pawnee City Secondary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 68420 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 68420, NE have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best 68420, NE Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pawnee City Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
729 E St
Pawnee City, NE 68420
(402) 852-2411
Pawnee City, NE 68420
(402) 852-2411
Grades: PK-6
| 146 students
Rank: #22.
Pawnee City Secondary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
729 E St
Pawnee City, NE 68420
(402) 852-2988
Pawnee City, NE 68420
(402) 852-2988
Grades: 7-12
| 120 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 68420, NE?
The top ranked public schools in 68420, NE include Pawnee City Elementary School and Pawnee City Secondary School.
How many public schools are located in 68420?
2 public schools are located in 68420.
What percentage of students in 68420 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 68420 are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 68420?
68420 public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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