For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 143 students in 68443, NE.
The top ranked public elementary school in 68443, NE is Sterling Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary school in zipcode 68443 have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in 68443, NE have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best 68443, NE Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sterling Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
250 Main St
Sterling, NE 68443
(402) 866-4761
Sterling, NE 68443
(402) 866-4761
Gr: PK-6 | 143 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
68443, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
250 Main St, Box 39
Sterling, NE 68443
(402) 866-4761
Sterling, NE 68443
(402) 866-4761
Gr: 6-8 | 44 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 68443, NE?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 68443, NE include Sterling Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 68443?
1 public elementary schools are located in 68443.
What is the racial composition of students in 68443?
68443 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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