For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 377 students in 68739, NE (there are , serving 421 private students). 47% of all K-12 students in 68739, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 68739, NE are Hartington Newcastle High School and Hartington-newcastle Elementary At Hartington. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 68739 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 68739, NE have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best 68739, NE Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hartington Newcastle High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 S Broadway
Hartington, NE 68739
(402) 254-3947
Hartington, NE 68739
(402) 254-3947
Grades: 7-12
| 157 students
Rank: #22.
Hartington-newcastle Elementary At Hartington
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
501 S Broadway
Hartington, NE 68739
(402) 254-3947
Hartington, NE 68739
(402) 254-3947
Grades: PK-6
| 220 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 68739, NE?
The top ranked public schools in 68739, NE include Hartington Newcastle High School and Hartington-newcastle Elementary At Hartington.
How many public schools are located in 68739?
2 public schools are located in 68739.
What percentage of students in 68739 go to public school?
47% of all K-12 students in 68739 are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 68739?
68739 public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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