For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 899 students in 68355, NE (there are 1 private school, serving 222 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in 68355, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in 68355, NE are Falls City South Elementary School, Falls City Middle School and Falls City Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 68355 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 68355, NE have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best 68355, NE Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Falls City South Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Fulton St
Falls City, NE 68355
(402) 245-4067
Falls City, NE 68355
(402) 245-4067
Gr: 3-5 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Falls City Middle School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1415 Morton St
Falls City, NE 68355
(402) 245-3455
Falls City, NE 68355
(402) 245-3455
Gr: 6-8 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Falls City Senior High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Fulton
Falls City, NE 68355
(402) 245-2116
Falls City, NE 68355
(402) 245-2116
Gr: 9-12 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
2500 Chase St
Falls City, NE 68355
(402) 245-2712
Falls City, NE 68355
(402) 245-2712
Gr: PK-2 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
68355, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Rr 3 Box 326
Falls City, NE 68355
(402) 245-4889
Falls City, NE 68355
(402) 245-4889
Gr: PK-8 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
1000 Fulton St
Falls City, NE 68355
(402) 245-4889
Falls City, NE 68355
(402) 245-4889
Gr: PK-8 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 68355, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in 68355, NE include Falls City South Elementary School, Falls City Middle School and Falls City Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in 68355?
4 public schools are located in 68355.
What percentage of students in 68355 go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in 68355 are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 68355?
68355 public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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