For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 568 students in 68862, NE (there are , serving 56 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 68862, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 68862, NE are Ord Elementary School and Ord Jr-sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 68862 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 68862, NE have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 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 68862, NE Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ord Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
820 S 16th St
Ord, NE 68862
(308) 728-3331
Ord, NE 68862
(308) 728-3331
Gr: PK-6 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Ord Jr-sr High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
320 N 19th
Ord, NE 68862
(308) 728-3241
Ord, NE 68862
(308) 728-3241
Gr: 7-12 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
68862, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Rr 3 Box 107 B
Ord, NE 68862
(308) 728-3775
Ord, NE 68862
(308) 728-3775
Gr: PK-8 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rr 2 Box 102 A
Ord, NE 68862
(308) 728-3379
Ord, NE 68862
(308) 728-3379
Gr: PK-8 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
80484 477th Ave
Ord, NE 68862
(308) 728-3379
Ord, NE 68862
(308) 728-3379
Gr: PK-8 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rr 2 Box 22 A
Ord, NE 68862
(308) 728-5667
Ord, NE 68862
(308) 728-5667
Gr: PK-8 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
47407 808th Road
Ord, NE 68862
(308) 728-5667
Ord, NE 68862
(308) 728-5667
Gr: PK-8 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 68862, NE?
The top ranked public schools in 68862, NE include Ord Elementary School and Ord Jr-sr High School.
How many public schools are located in 68862?
2 public schools are located in 68862.
What percentage of students in 68862 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 68862 are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 68862?
68862 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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