For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 93 students in 68654, NE (there are 1 private school, serving 21 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in 68654, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public school in 68654, NE is High Plains Community Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 68654 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 68654, NE have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best 68654, NE Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
High Plains Community Jr/sr High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
345 S Pine
Polk, NE 68654
(402) 765-3331
Polk, NE 68654
(402) 765-3331
Gr: 7-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
68654, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
260 S Pine
Polk, NE 68654
(402) 765-2271
Polk, NE 68654
(402) 765-2271
Gr: 4-5 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 68654, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in 68654, NE include High Plains Community Jr/sr High School.
How many public schools are located in 68654?
1 public schools are located in 68654.
What percentage of students in 68654 go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in 68654 are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 68654?
68654 public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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