For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,236 students in 68702, NE.
The top ranked public schools in 68702, NE are Bel Air Elementary School, Westside Elementary School and Woodland Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 68702 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 68702, NE have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best 68702, NE Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bel Air Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1101 N 18th St
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2539
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2539
Grades: PK-4
| 324 students
Rank: #22.
Westside Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1703 Philip Ave
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2561
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2561
Grades: PK-4
| 193 students
Rank: #33.
Woodland Park Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
611 Meadow Ln
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2565
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2565
Grades: PK-4
| 199 students
Rank: #44.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1205 S 2nd St
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2557
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2557
Grades: PK-4
| 233 students
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
310 S 3rd St
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2550
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2550
Grades: PK-4
| 216 students
Rank: #66.
Norfolk Senior High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
801 Riverside Blvd
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2529
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2529
Grades: 9-12
| 1,359 students
Rank: #77.
Norfolk Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1221 N 1st St
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2569
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2569
Grades: 5-6
| 609 students
Rank: #88.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
406 Cottonwood St
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2546
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2546
Grades: PK-4
| 249 students
Rank: #99.
Norfolk Jr High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
510 Pasewalk Ave
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2516
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2516
Grades: 7-8
| 644 students
Rank: #1010.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1106 Philip Ave
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2544
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2544
Grades: PK-4
| 210 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alternatives For Success School
Alternative School
601 W Cedar Ave
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 379-7565
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 379-7565
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Eastern Learning Center
Special Education School
300 W Eisenhower Ave
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 371-3454
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 371-3454
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
68702, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Early Childhood Center (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
308 South Sixth St
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2583
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2583
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Norfolk Learning Center (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
600 Spruce
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2549
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2549
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
1001 South Victory Rd
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2556
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2556
Grades: PK-3
| n/a students
600 North 12th St
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2553
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2553
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
300 Eisenhower Box 1569
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 371-3928
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 371-3928
Grades: PK-8
| 42 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 68702, NE?
The top ranked public schools in 68702, NE include Bel Air Elementary School, Westside Elementary School and Woodland Park Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 68702?
12 public schools are located in 68702.
What is the racial composition of students in 68702?
68702 public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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