Best 68008 Nebraska Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,212 students in 68008, NE (there are 2 private schools, serving 166 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 68008, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 68008, NE are Blair Deerfield Elementary School, Blair South Preschool and Blair Arbor Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 68008 have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 68008, NE have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Best 68008, NE Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Blair Deerfield Elementary School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1100 Deerfield Blvd
Blair, NE 68008
(402) 426-5123
Grades: PK-5
| 388 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Blair South Preschool
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1616 Butler St
Blair, NE 68008
(402) 426-2229
Grades: PK
| 130 students
Rank: #33.
Blair Arbor Park Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1717 Adams St
Blair, NE 68008
(402) 426-2735
Grades: PK-5
| 521 students
Rank: #44.
Gerald Otte Blair Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
555 Jackson St
Blair, NE 68008
(402) 426-3678
Grades: 6-8
| 476 students
Rank: #55.
Blair High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
440 N 10th St
Blair, NE 68008
(402) 426-4941
Grades: 9-12
| 697 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 68008 Nebraska

68008, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1326 Park St
Blair, NE 68008
(402) 426-3835
Grades: PK-2
| 172 students
2232 Washington, Po Box 288
Blair, NE 68008
(402) 426-3135
Grades: PK-3
| 81 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 68008, NE?
The top ranked public schools in 68008, NE include Blair Deerfield Elementary School, Blair South Preschool and Blair Arbor Park Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 68008?
5 public schools are located in 68008.
What percentage of students in 68008 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 68008 are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 68008?
68008 public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

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