For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 515 students in Utica, NE (there are 1 private school, serving 93 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in Utica, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Utica, NE are Centennial Elementary School and Centennial Jr-sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Utica, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Utica have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Utica, NE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Centennial Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1301 Centennial
Utica, NE 68456
(402) 534-2321
Utica, NE 68456
(402) 534-2321
Gr: PK-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Centennial Jr-sr High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Centennial
Utica, NE 68456
(402) 534-2321
Utica, NE 68456
(402) 534-2321
Gr: 9-12 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
1301 Centennial Middle School
Utica, NE 68456
(402) 534-2321
Utica, NE 68456
(402) 534-2321
Gr: 6-8 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 101:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Utica, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in Utica, NE include Centennial Elementary School and Centennial Jr-sr High School.
How many public schools are located in Utica?
3 public schools are located in Utica.
What percentage of students in Utica go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in Utica are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Utica?
Utica public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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