For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 821 students in 69153, NE (there are 2 private schools, serving 138 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in 69153, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 69153, NE are Ogallala High School and Prairie View School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 69153 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 69153, NE have an average ranking of 5/10, 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 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best 69153, NE Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ogallala High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
602 East G
Ogallala, NE 69153
(308) 284-4029
Ogallala, NE 69153
(308) 284-4029
Grades: 9-12
| 272 students
Rank: #22.
Prairie View School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
801 East O Street
Ogallala, NE 69153
(308) 284-6087
Ogallala, NE 69153
(308) 284-6087
Grades: PK-8
| 549 students
69153, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
851 Road East 50
Ogallala, NE 69153
(308) 284-4549
Ogallala, NE 69153
(308) 284-4549
Grades: K-8
| 9 students
Esu 16 Preschool Handicapped (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
314 W 1st Box 915
Ogallala, NE 69153
(308) 284-8481
Ogallala, NE 69153
(308) 284-8481
Grades: PK-12
| 51 students
205 E 6th St
Ogallala, NE 69153
(308) 284-4478
Ogallala, NE 69153
(308) 284-4478
Grades: 6-8
| 198 students
601 West B St
Ogallala, NE 69153
(308) 284-3921
Ogallala, NE 69153
(308) 284-3921
Grades: 1-2
| 117 students
500 West H
Ogallala, NE 69153
(308) 284-3866
Ogallala, NE 69153
(308) 284-3866
Grades: PK-K
| 89 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 69153, NE?
The top ranked public schools in 69153, NE include Ogallala High School and Prairie View School.
How many public schools are located in 69153?
2 public schools are located in 69153.
What percentage of students in 69153 go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in 69153 are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 69153?
69153 public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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