For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,006 students in 68949, NE (there are 1 private school, serving 70 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 68949, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in 68949, NE are Holdrege Middle School, Holdrege High School and Holdrege Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 68949 have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 68949, NE have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best 68949, NE Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Holdrege Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 14th Ave
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-5421
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-5421
Gr: 5-8 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Holdrege High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 12th Ave
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-6558
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-6558
Gr: 9-12 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Holdrege Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Broadway St
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-4339
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-4339
Gr: PK-4 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
1700 Broadway St
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-4048
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-4048
Gr: PK | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
68949, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1015 Sherman, Po Box 2002
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-4269
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-4269
Gr: PK-3 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
11419 736 Road
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-4710
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-4710
Gr: PK-8 | 14 students
Pre School Hdcp Child Program (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
412 W 14th Ave Box 858
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-6292
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-6292
Gr: PK-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
1421 13th St, Po Box 2002
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-6179
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-6179
Gr: PK-4 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
115 8th Ave, Po Box 2002
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-4339
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-4339
Gr: PK-4 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 68949, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in 68949, NE include Holdrege Middle School, Holdrege High School and Holdrege Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 68949?
4 public schools are located in 68949.
What percentage of students in 68949 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 68949 are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 68949?
68949 public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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