For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 352 students in 68756, NE.
The top-ranked public schools in 68756, NE are Eastward Elementary School and Neligh-oakdale High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 68756 have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 68756, NE have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best 68756, NE Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eastward Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 J St
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 887-5290
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 887-5290
Gr: 3-6 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Neligh-oakdale High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 J St
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 887-4166
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 887-4166
Gr: 7-12 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
500 West 8th St
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 887-4754
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 887-4754
Gr: PK-2 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 68756, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in 68756, NE include Eastward Elementary School and Neligh-oakdale High School.
How many public schools are located in 68756?
3 public schools are located in 68756.
What is the racial composition of students in 68756?
68756 public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Recent Articles
When Absenteeism Signals a School Fit Problem
Learn when student absenteeism may point to a school fit problem and how parents can respond constructively.
The Middle School Transition: Questions Parents Should Ask Before Sixth or Seventh Grade
Help your child succeed in middle school by asking the right questions before sixth or seventh grade. Learn what to ask about academics, safety, and student support.
How to Spot a School Climate Problem Before Enrolling
Learn how to identify school climate problems before enrolling in a public school, including warning signs, key questions, and reliable data sources.