For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 809 students in Oneill, NE (there are 2 private schools, serving 346 private students). 71% of all K-12 students in Oneill, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Oneill, 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.
Oneill, NE public schools 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 Oneill have an average ranking of 4/10, 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 Public Schools in Oneill, NE (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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Oneill, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in Oneill, NE include O'neill High School and O'neill Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Oneill?
2 public schools are located in Oneill.
What percentage of students in Oneill go to public school?
71% of all K-12 students in Oneill are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Oneill?
Oneill 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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