Best 68420 Nebraska Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 272 students in 68420, NE (there are 1 private school, serving 29 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 68420, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 88%).

The top-ranked public schools in 68420, NE are Pawnee City Elementary School and Pawnee City Secondary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public schools in zipcode 68420 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 68420, NE have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.

Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).