For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 133 students in Dodge, NE (there are 1 private school, serving 46 private students). 74% of all K-12 students in Dodge, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public school in Dodge, NE is Howells-dodge Elementary School/dodge. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dodge, NE public school have an average math proficiency score of 85% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Dodge have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Dodge, NE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Howells-dodge Elementary School/dodge
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
209 Ash Street
Dodge, NE 68633
(402) 693-2207
Dodge, NE 68633
(402) 693-2207
Gr: PK-6 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Dodge, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
209 Ash St
Dodge, NE 68633
(402) 693-2207
Dodge, NE 68633
(402) 693-2207
Gr: 7-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Dodge, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in Dodge, NE include Howells-dodge Elementary School/dodge.
How many public schools are located in Dodge?
1 public schools are located in Dodge.
What percentage of students in Dodge go to public school?
74% of all K-12 students in Dodge are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Dodge?
Dodge public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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