Schuyler Community Schools

120 W 20th Street
Schuyler, NE 68661-2400
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Schuyler Community Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,977 students in Schuyler Community Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Schuyler Community Schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,098 Schools
# Students
1,977 Students
330,500 Students
# Teachers
132 Teachers
24,242 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Schuyler Community Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 245 school districts in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NE)
#216 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
55%
58%
33%
47%
46%
62%
92%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.24
0.58
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
87%
23%
% Black
3%
7%
% White
9%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,049 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,371. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,675 is less than the state median of $16,674. The school district spending/student has declined by 18% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NE)
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$29 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,049
$15,371
Spending / Student
$14,675
$16,674

Best Schuyler Community Schools Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Schuyler Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2404 Denver
Schuyler, NE 68661
(402) 352-9940
Gr: PK-5 | 715 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Schuyler Elementary-fisher's
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1098 Road J
Schuyler, NE 68661
(402) 352-3700
Gr: PK-7 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Schuyler Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
200 W 10th St
Schuyler, NE 68661
(402) 352-5514
Gr: 6-8 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #44.
Schuyler Central High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
401 Adam St
Schuyler, NE 68661
(402) 352-2421
Gr: 9-12 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
100 East 15th
Schuyler, NE 68661
(402) 352-2628
Gr: PK | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Schuyler Headstart
1014 West 9th Street
Schuyler, NE 68661
(402) 352-5084
Gr: PK | 75 students Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Schuyler Community Schools?
Schuyler Community Schools manages 6 public schools serving 1,977 students.
What is the rank of Schuyler Community Schools?
Schuyler Community Schools is ranked #219 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Nebraska school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Schuyler Community Schools?
87% of Schuyler Community Schools students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Schuyler Community Schools?
Schuyler Community Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Schuyler Community Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,675 is less than the state median of $16,674. The school district spending/student has declined by 18% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,977 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : 92% (Top 5% in NE)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 55% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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