For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,598 students in York, NE (there are 2 private schools, serving 282 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in York, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in York, NE are York Middle School, York Elementary School and York High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
York, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in York have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in York, NE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
York Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1730 N Delaware Ave
York, NE 68467
(402) 362-6655
York, NE 68467
(402) 362-6655
Gr: 6-8 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
York Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1501 Washington Ave
York, NE 68467
(402) 362-6655
York, NE 68467
(402) 362-6655
Gr: PK-5 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
York High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1005 Duke Dr
York, NE 68467
(402) 362-6655
York, NE 68467
(402) 362-6655
Gr: 9-12 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
1501 Washington Ave
York, NE 68467
(402) 362-6655
York, NE 68467
(402) 362-6655
Gr: PK | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 59:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
York, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Epworth Village Learning Center (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
1822 Iowa Ave
York, NE 68467
(402) 362-3625
York, NE 68467
(402) 362-3625
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in York, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in York, NE include York Middle School, York Elementary School and York High School.
How many public schools are located in York?
4 public schools are located in York.
What percentage of students in York go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in York are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in York?
York public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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