For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 216 students in 69356, NE.
The top ranked public schools in 69356, NE are Lake Minatare School, Minatare High School and Minatare Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 69356 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 69356, NE have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best 69356, NE Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lake Minatare School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
280548 County Road K
Minatare, NE 69356
(308) 783-1134
Minatare, NE 69356
(308) 783-1134
Grades: PK-5
| 75 students
Rank: #22.
Minatare High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1107 7th St
Minatare, NE 69356
(308) 783-1733
Minatare, NE 69356
(308) 783-1733
Grades: 9-12
| 41 students
Rank: #33.
Minatare Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
805 7th St
Minatare, NE 69356
(308) 783-1255
Minatare, NE 69356
(308) 783-1255
Grades: PK-6
| 52 students
Rank: n/an/a
1107 7th Street
Minatare, NE 69356
(308) 783-1733
Minatare, NE 69356
(308) 783-1733
Grades: 6-8
| 39 students
Rank: n/an/a
805 7th Street
Minatare, NE 69356
(308) 783-1255
Minatare, NE 69356
(308) 783-1255
Grades: PK
| 9 students
69356, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
330132 County Road L
Minatare, NE 69356
(308) 783-1030
Minatare, NE 69356
(308) 783-1030
Grades: PK-8
| 30 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 69356, NE?
The top ranked public schools in 69356, NE include Lake Minatare School, Minatare High School and Minatare Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 69356?
5 public schools are located in 69356.
What is the racial composition of students in 69356?
69356 public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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