For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,581 students in York, NE (there are , serving 277 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in York, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in York, NE are York Middle School, York Elementary School and York High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
York, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in York have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in York, NE (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
York Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1730 N Delaware Ave
York, NE 68467
(402) 362-6655
York, NE 68467
(402) 362-6655
Gr: 6-8 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
York Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1501 Washington Ave
York, NE 68467
(402) 362-6655
York, NE 68467
(402) 362-6655
Gr: PK-5 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
York High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1005 Duke Dr
York, NE 68467
(402) 362-6655
York, NE 68467
(402) 362-6655
Gr: 9-12 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
1501 Washington Ave
York, NE 68467
(402) 362-6655
York, NE 68467
(402) 362-6655
Gr: PK | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 66:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
York, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Epworth Village Learning Center (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
1822 Iowa Ave
York, NE 68467
(402) 362-3625
York, NE 68467
(402) 362-3625
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in York, NE?
The top ranked public schools in York, NE include York Middle School, York Elementary School and York High School.
How many public schools are located in York?
4 public schools are located in York.
What percentage of students in York go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in York are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in York?
York public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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