For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 809 students in 68763, NE (there are 2 private schools, serving 346 private students). 70% of all K-12 students in 68763, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in 68763, NE are O'neill High School and O'neill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 68763 have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 68763, NE have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best 68763, NE Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
O'neill High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
540 E Hynes
Oneill, NE 68763
(402) 336-1544
Oneill, NE 68763
(402) 336-1544
Gr: 7-12 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
O'neill Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1700 N 4th Street
Oneill, NE 68763
(402) 336-1400
Oneill, NE 68763
(402) 336-1400
Gr: PK-6 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
68763, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
49100 878th Road
Oneill, NE 68763
(402) 336-2757
Oneill, NE 68763
(402) 336-2757
Gr: PK-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
202 S 10th Street
Oneill, NE 68763
(402) 336-4298
Oneill, NE 68763
(402) 336-4298
Gr: PK | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
O'neill Alternative School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
409 East Adams
Oneill, NE 68763
(402) 340-3457
Oneill, NE 68763
(402) 340-3457
Gr: 11-12
49996 879th Road
Oneill, NE 68763
(402) 336-2358
Oneill, NE 68763
(402) 336-2358
Gr: PK-8 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
88201 507th Ave
Oneill, NE 68763
(402) 336-2218
Oneill, NE 68763
(402) 336-2218
Gr: PK-8 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Western Learning Center (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
520 E Clay
Oneill, NE 68763
(402) 336-3707
Oneill, NE 68763
(402) 336-3707
Gr: PK-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 68763, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in 68763, NE include O'neill High School and O'neill Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 68763?
2 public schools are located in 68763.
What percentage of students in 68763 go to public school?
70% of all K-12 students in 68763 are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 68763?
68763 public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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