For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 443 students in Pender, NE.
The top ranked public schools in Pender, NE are Pender Elementary School and Pender High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pender, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Pender have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Pender, NE (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pender Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
609 Whitney St
Pender, NE 68047
(402) 385-3244
Pender, NE 68047
(402) 385-3244
Grades: PK-6
| 261 students
Rank: #22.
Pender High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
609 Whitney St
Pender, NE 68047
(402) 385-3244
Pender, NE 68047
(402) 385-3244
Grades: 7-12
| 182 students
Pender, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1442 V Road
Pender, NE 68047
(402) 385-2592
Pender, NE 68047
(402) 385-2592
Grades: PK-8
| 9 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Pender, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Pender, NE include Pender Elementary School and Pender High School.
How many public schools are located in Pender?
2 public schools are located in Pender.
What is the racial composition of students in Pender?
Pender public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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