For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,954 students in Bennington, NE. Bennington has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Nebraska.
The top-ranked public schools in Bennington, NE are Pine Creek Elementary School, Bennington Elementary School and Anchor Pointe Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bennington, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Bennington have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Bennington, NE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pine Creek Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7801 N Hws Cleveland Blvd
Bennington, NE 68007
(402) 238-2372
Bennington, NE 68007
(402) 238-2372
Gr: PK-5 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Bennington Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11620 N 156th St
Bennington, NE 68007
(402) 238-2690
Bennington, NE 68007
(402) 238-2690
Gr: PK-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Anchor Pointe Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
17007 North Hws Cleveland Blvd
Bennington, NE 68007
(402) 238-2166
Bennington, NE 68007
(402) 238-2166
Gr: PK-5 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Bennington Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11201 North 168 St
Bennington, NE 68007
(402) 238-3082
Bennington, NE 68007
(402) 238-3082
Gr: 6-8 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Bennington High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16610 Bennington Road
Bennington, NE 68007
(402) 238-2447
Bennington, NE 68007
(402) 238-2447
Gr: 9-12 | 1,068 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9950 Rosewater Parkway
Bennington, NE 68007
(402) 238-2095
Bennington, NE 68007
(402) 238-2095
Gr: PK-5 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
9809 North 171st Street
Bennington, NE 68007
(402) 238-3079
Bennington, NE 68007
(402) 238-3079
Gr: 6-8 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
9303 North 171st Street
Bennington, NE 68007
(402) 238-2941
Bennington, NE 68007
(402) 238-2941
Gr: PK-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
15800 Summit Plaza
Bennington, NE 68007
(531) 299-3040
Bennington, NE 68007
(531) 299-3040
Gr: 9-12 | 1,573 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Bennington, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in Bennington, NE include Pine Creek Elementary School, Bennington Elementary School and Anchor Pointe Elementary School. Bennington has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Nebraska.
How many public schools are located in Bennington?
9 public schools are located in Bennington.
What is the racial composition of students in Bennington?
Bennington public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Bennington are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Bennington include: Heritage Elementary School vs. Pine Creek Elementary School, Pine Creek Elementary School vs. Heritage Elementary School, Bennington Elementary School vs. Heritage Elementary School
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