For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 321 students in Ponca, NE.
The top ranked public schools in Ponca, NE are Ponca Elementary School and Ponca High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ponca, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Ponca have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Ponca, NE (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ponca Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
505 3rd St
Ponca, NE 68770
(402) 755-5700
Ponca, NE 68770
(402) 755-5700
Gr: 3-6 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Ponca High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
505 3rd St
Ponca, NE 68770
(402) 755-5701
Ponca, NE 68770
(402) 755-5701
Gr: 7-12 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Ponca, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Ponca, NE include Ponca Elementary School and Ponca High School.
How many public schools are located in Ponca?
2 public schools are located in Ponca.
What is the racial composition of students in Ponca?
Ponca public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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