For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 333 students in 68756, NE.
The top ranked public schools in 68756, NE are Eastward Elementary School and Neligh-oakdale High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 68756 have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 68756, NE have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best 68756, NE Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eastward Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 J St
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 887-5290
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 887-5290
Gr: 3-6 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Neligh-oakdale High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 J St
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 887-4166
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 887-4166
Gr: 7-12 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
500 West 8th St
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 887-4754
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 887-4754
Gr: PK-2 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
68756, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Central Learning Center South (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
212 Main St
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 887-5041
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 887-5041
600 J St, Po Box 149
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 887-4166
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 887-4166
Gr: PK-6 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
85748 528th Ave
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 842-2615
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 842-2615
Gr: PK-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
85765-527th Ave
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 887-5007
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 887-5007
Gr: PK-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 68756, NE?
The top ranked public schools in 68756, NE include Eastward Elementary School and Neligh-oakdale High School.
How many public schools are located in 68756?
3 public schools are located in 68756.
What is the racial composition of students in 68756?
68756 public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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