For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 608 students in Ogallala, NE (there are 2 private schools, serving 138 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in Ogallala, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in Ogallala, NE are Prairie View School and Ogallala High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ogallala, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Ogallala have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Ogallala, NE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prairie View School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
801 East O Street
Ogallala, NE 69153
(308) 284-6087
Ogallala, NE 69153
(308) 284-6087
Gr: PK-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Ogallala High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
602 East G
Ogallala, NE 69153
(308) 284-4029
Ogallala, NE 69153
(308) 284-4029
Gr: 9-12 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Ogallala, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
801 East O Street
Ogallala, NE 69153
(308) 284-4060
Ogallala, NE 69153
(308) 284-4060
Gr: 6-8 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Ogallala, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in Ogallala, NE include Prairie View School and Ogallala High School.
How many public schools are located in Ogallala?
2 public schools are located in Ogallala.
What percentage of students in Ogallala go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in Ogallala are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ogallala?
Ogallala public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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