For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 793 students in 68826, NE (there are 1 private school, serving 234 private students). 77% of all K-12 students in 68826, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in 68826, NE are Central City Middle School, Central City Elementary School and Central City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 68826 have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 68826, NE have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best 68826, NE Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central City Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2815 17th Ave
Central City, NE 68826
(308) 946-3056
Central City, NE 68826
(308) 946-3056
Gr: 5-8 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Central City Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1711 15th Ave
Central City, NE 68826
(308) 946-3057
Central City, NE 68826
(308) 946-3057
Gr: PK-4 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Central City High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1510 28th St
Central City, NE 68826
(308) 946-3086
Central City, NE 68826
(308) 946-3086
Gr: 9-12 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 68826, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in 68826, NE include Central City Middle School, Central City Elementary School and Central City High School.
How many public schools are located in 68826?
3 public schools are located in 68826.
What percentage of students in 68826 go to public school?
77% of all K-12 students in 68826 are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 68826?
68826 public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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