For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 7,071 students in 68028, NE (there are 1 private school, serving 6 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in 68028, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 68028, NE are Reeder Elementary School, Whitetail Creek Elementary School and Palisades Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 68028 have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 68028, NE have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best 68028, NE Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Reeder Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
19202 Chandler St
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 715-6420
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 715-6420
Grades: PK-5
| 542 students
Rank: #22.
Whitetail Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
19110 Greenleaf Street
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 895-3388
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 895-3388
Grades: PK-5
| 538 students
Rank: #33.
Palisades Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
16820 Chutney Dr
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 895-2194
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 895-2194
Grades: PK-5
| 490 students
Rank: #44.
Aspen Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10325 South 188th Street
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 332-5617
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 332-5617
Grades: PK-5
| 481 students
Rank: #55.
Harvest Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19125 Fir Street
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 332-5957
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 332-5957
Grades: PK-5
| 417 students
Rank: #66.
Gretna High School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11335 S 204th Street
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 332-3936
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 332-3936
Grades: 9-12
| 1,729 students
Rank: #77.
Gretna Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
801 South St
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 332-3341
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 332-3341
Grades: PK-5
| 463 students
Rank: #88.
Falling Waters Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5909 S 200th Ave
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 332-3938
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 332-3938
Grades: PK-5
| 516 students
Rank: #99.
Gretna Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11705 South 216th Street
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 332-3048
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 332-3048
Grades: 6-8
| 728 students
Rank: #1010.
Aspen Creek Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
18414 Summit Drive
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 332-3866
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 332-3866
Grades: 6-8
| 777 students
Rank: #1111.
Squire John Thomas Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11221 Northridge Drive
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 332-5578
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 332-5578
Grades: PK-5
| 390 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 68028, NE?
The top ranked public schools in 68028, NE include Reeder Elementary School, Whitetail Creek Elementary School and Palisades Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 68028?
11 public schools are located in 68028.
What percentage of students in 68028 go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in 68028 are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 68028?
68028 public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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