For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,229 students in 68850, NE.
The top-ranked public schools in 68850, NE are Bryan Elementary School, Morton Elementary School and Lexington Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 68850 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 68850, NE have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best 68850, NE Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bryan Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1003 N Harrison
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-3762
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-3762
Gr: PK-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Morton Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
505 S Lincoln
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-3764
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-3764
Gr: PK-1 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Lexington Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1100 N Washington
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-2349
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-2349
Gr: 6-8 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #44.
Sandoz Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1711 N Erie
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-5540
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-5540
Gr: 2-3 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Pershing Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1104 N Tyler
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-3765
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-3765
Gr: 4-5 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #66.
Lexington High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Minuteman Drive
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-4691
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-4691
Gr: 9-12 | 919 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Intervention/homebound
Special Education School
1501 Plum Creek Parkway
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-1841
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-1841
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
1503 Plum Creek Parkway
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-1841
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-1841
Gr: PK | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
68850, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
75598 Rd 439 Po Box 755
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-2745
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-2745
Gr: PK-8 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
75905 Road 431
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-3615
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-3615
Gr: PK-8 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
700 N Washington Rm 201
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 784-3573
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 784-3573
Gr: K-8 | 5 students
77131 Road 431
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-3604
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-3604
Gr: PK-8 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
75710 Road 436
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-3626
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-3626
Gr: PK-8 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Lexington Child Develop Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1609 N Erie
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-8811
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-8811
Gr: PK | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
103 East 10th St
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-7360
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-7360
Gr: 9-12
75598 Rd 439
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-2745
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-2745
Gr: PK-8 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 68850, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in 68850, NE include Bryan Elementary School, Morton Elementary School and Lexington Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 68850?
8 public schools are located in 68850.
What is the racial composition of students in 68850?
68850 public schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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