For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 622 students in David City, NE (there are 2 private schools, serving 736 private students). 46% of all K-12 students in David City, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in David City, NE are David City Elementary School and David City Secondary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
David City, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in David City have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in David City, NE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
David City Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
826 E St
David City, NE 68632
(402) 367-3779
David City, NE 68632
(402) 367-3779
Gr: PK-6 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
David City Secondary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
750 D St
David City, NE 68632
(402) 367-3187
David City, NE 68632
(402) 367-3187
Gr: 7-12 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in David City, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in David City, NE include David City Elementary School and David City Secondary School.
How many public schools are located in David City?
2 public schools are located in David City.
What percentage of students in David City go to public school?
46% of all K-12 students in David City are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in David City?
David City public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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