For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 192 students in 68756, NE.
The top ranked public elementary school in 68756, NE is Eastward Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 68756 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in 68756, NE have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best 68756, NE Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Eastward Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 J St
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 887-5290
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 887-5290
Grades: 3-6
| 96 students
Rank: n/an/a
500 West 8th St
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 887-4754
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 887-4754
Grades: PK-2
| 96 students
68756, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Central Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
402 P St
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 887-5559
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 887-5559
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Central Learning Center South (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
212 Main St
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 887-5041
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 887-5041
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
600 J St, Po Box 149
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 887-4166
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 887-4166
Grades: PK-6
| 229 students
85748 528th Ave
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 842-2615
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 842-2615
Grades: PK-8
| 5 students
85765-527th Ave
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 887-5007
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 887-5007
Grades: PK-8
| 5 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 68756, NE?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 68756, NE include Eastward Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 68756?
2 public elementary schools are located in 68756.
What is the racial composition of students in 68756?
68756 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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