Best Dakota City Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 67% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Dakota City have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dakota City Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1801 Locust St
Dakota City, NE 68731
(402) 987-3363
Gr: PK-5 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
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Dakota City, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1410 Pine
Dakota City, NE 68731
(402) 494-1727
Gr: PK

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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