For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,532 students in Otoe County, NE (there are 1 private school, serving 330 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Otoe County, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Otoe County, NE are High School At Syracuse, Elementary School At Syracuse and Middle School At Syracuse. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Otoe County, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Otoe County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Otoe County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
High School At Syracuse
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1500 Education Dr
Syracuse, NE 68446
(402) 269-2381
Syracuse, NE 68446
(402) 269-2381
Grades: 9-12
| 217 students
Rank: #22.
Elementary School At Syracuse
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
550 7th St
Syracuse, NE 68446
(402) 269-2382
Syracuse, NE 68446
(402) 269-2382
Grades: PK-3
| 271 students
Rank: #33.
Middle School At Syracuse
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1430 Education Drive
Syracuse, NE 68446
(402) 269-2388
Syracuse, NE 68446
(402) 269-2388
Grades: 4-8
| 305 students
Rank: #44.
Junior Senior High School High School At Palmyra
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
425 F St
Palmyra, NE 68418
(402) 780-5327
Palmyra, NE 68418
(402) 780-5327
Grades: 9-12
| 163 students
Rank: #55.
Nebraska City High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
141 Steinhart Park Rd
Nebraska City, NE 68410
(402) 873-3360
Nebraska City, NE 68410
(402) 873-3360
Grades: 9-12
| 428 students
Rank: #66.
Hayward Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
306 S 14th St
Nebraska City, NE 68410
(402) 873-6641
Nebraska City, NE 68410
(402) 873-6641
Grades: 3-5
| 280 students
Rank: #77.
Nebraska City Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
909 1st Corso
Nebraska City, NE 68410
(402) 873-5591
Nebraska City, NE 68410
(402) 873-5591
Grades: 6-8
| 326 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ne Center For Educ Of Blind
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
824 10th Ave
Nebraska City, NE 68410
(402) 873-5513
Nebraska City, NE 68410
(402) 873-5513
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Nebraska City Northside Elementary School
Magnet School
1200 North 14th Street
Nebraska City, NE 68410
(402) 874-9193
Nebraska City, NE 68410
(402) 874-9193
Grades: PK-2
| 394 students
Rank: n/an/a
Palmyra Middle School
Magnet School
425 F St
Palmyra, NE 68418
(402) 780-5327
Palmyra, NE 68418
(402) 780-5327
Grades: 6-8
| 148 students
Otoe County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
770 G St
Unadilla, NE 68454
(402) 828-4655
Unadilla, NE 68454
(402) 828-4655
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
1205 S 66 Road
Nebraska City, NE 68410
(402) 873-4470
Nebraska City, NE 68410
(402) 873-4470
Grades: PK-8
| 4 students
5797 H Road
Nebraska City, NE 68410
(402) 873-4381
Nebraska City, NE 68410
(402) 873-4381
Grades: PK-8
| 15 students
314 Locust St Po Box 93
Otoe, NE 68417
(402) 265-2471
Otoe, NE 68417
(402) 265-2471
Grades: PK-8
| 13 students
215 N 12th St
Nebraska City, NE 68410
(402) 873-6033
Nebraska City, NE 68410
(402) 873-6033
Grades: PK-6
| 68 students
102 E Iowa St Po Box 54
Dunbar, NE 68346
(402) 259-3655
Dunbar, NE 68346
(402) 259-3655
Grades: PK-8
| 3 students
770 G St Po Box 98
Unadilla, NE 68454
(402) 828-4655
Unadilla, NE 68454
(402) 828-4655
Grades: PK-8
| 68 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Otoe County, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Otoe County, NE include High School At Syracuse, Elementary School At Syracuse and Middle School At Syracuse.
How many public schools are located in Otoe County?
10 public schools are located in Otoe County.
What percentage of students in Otoe County go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Otoe County are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Otoe County?
Otoe County public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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