For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,059 students in Dixon County, NE.
The top-ranked public schools in Dixon County, NE are Ponca Elementary School, Ponca High School and Wakefield High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dixon County, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Dixon County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Dixon County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ponca Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
505 3rd St
Ponca, NE 68770
(402) 755-5700
Ponca, NE 68770
(402) 755-5700
Gr: 3-6 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Ponca High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
505 3rd St
Ponca, NE 68770
(402) 755-5701
Ponca, NE 68770
(402) 755-5701
Gr: 7-12 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Wakefield High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
802 Highland
Wakefield, NE 68784
(402) 287-2012
Wakefield, NE 68784
(402) 287-2012
Gr: 7-12 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
Allen Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
126 E 5th
Allen, NE 68710
(402) 635-2484
Allen, NE 68710
(402) 635-2484
Gr: PK-6 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #55.
Allen High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
126 E 5th
Allen, NE 68710
(402) 635-2484
Allen, NE 68710
(402) 635-2484
Gr: 7-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #66.
Wakefield Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
802 Highland
Wakefield, NE 68784
(402) 287-9892
Wakefield, NE 68784
(402) 287-9892
Gr: PK-6 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Dixon County, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in Dixon County, NE include Ponca Elementary School, Ponca High School and Wakefield High School.
How many public schools are located in Dixon County?
6 public schools are located in Dixon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dixon County?
Dixon County public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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