For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 489 students in 68938, NE.
The top ranked public schools in 68938, NE are Sandy Creek Middle School, Sandy Creek Elementary School and Sandy Creek High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 68938 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 68938, NE have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best 68938, NE Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sandy Creek Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
30671 Highway 14
Fairfield, NE 68938
(402) 762-3561
Fairfield, NE 68938
(402) 762-3561
Grades: 6-8
| 97 students
Rank: #22.
Sandy Creek Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
30671 Hwy 14
Fairfield, NE 68938
(402) 726-2412
Fairfield, NE 68938
(402) 726-2412
Grades: PK-5
| 275 students
Rank: #33.
Sandy Creek High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
30671 Hwy 14
Fairfield, NE 68938
(402) 726-2151
Fairfield, NE 68938
(402) 726-2151
Grades: 9-12
| 117 students
68938, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
30671 Hwy 14
Fairfield, NE 68938
(402) 726-2151
Fairfield, NE 68938
(402) 726-2151
Grades: PK
| 63 students
305 East Ninth
Fairfield, NE 68938
(402) 726-2287
Fairfield, NE 68938
(402) 726-2287
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 68938, NE?
The top ranked public schools in 68938, NE include Sandy Creek Middle School, Sandy Creek Elementary School and Sandy Creek High School.
How many public schools are located in 68938?
3 public schools are located in 68938.
What is the racial composition of students in 68938?
68938 public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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