For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,402 students in Nebraska City, NE (there are 1 private school, serving 330 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in Nebraska City, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Nebraska City, NE are Hayward Elementary School, Nebraska City High School and Nebraska City Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nebraska City, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Nebraska City have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Nebraska City, NE (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hayward Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
306 S 14th St
Nebraska City, NE 68410
(402) 873-6641
Nebraska City, NE 68410
(402) 873-6641
Grades: 3-5
| 289 students
Rank: #22.
Nebraska City High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
141 Steinhart Park Rd
Nebraska City, NE 68410
(402) 873-3360
Nebraska City, NE 68410
(402) 873-3360
Grades: 9-12
| 418 students
Rank: #33.
Nebraska City Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
909 1st Corso
Nebraska City, NE 68410
(402) 873-5591
Nebraska City, NE 68410
(402) 873-5591
Grades: 6-8
| 306 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ne Center For Educ Of Blind
Special Education School
824 10th Ave
Nebraska City, NE 68410
(402) 873-5513
Nebraska City, NE 68410
(402) 873-5513
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
1200 North 14th Street
Nebraska City, NE 68410
(402) 874-9193
Nebraska City, NE 68410
(402) 874-9193
Grades: PK-2
| 389 students
Nebraska City, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1205 S 66 Road
Nebraska City, NE 68410
(402) 873-4470
Nebraska City, NE 68410
(402) 873-4470
Grades: PK-8
| 4 students
5797 H Road
Nebraska City, NE 68410
(402) 873-4381
Nebraska City, NE 68410
(402) 873-4381
Grades: PK-8
| 15 students
215 N 12th St
Nebraska City, NE 68410
(402) 873-6033
Nebraska City, NE 68410
(402) 873-6033
Grades: PK-6
| 68 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Nebraska City, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Nebraska City, NE include Hayward Elementary School, Nebraska City High School and Nebraska City Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Nebraska City?
5 public schools are located in Nebraska City.
What percentage of students in Nebraska City go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in Nebraska City are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Nebraska City?
Nebraska City public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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