For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 423 students in 68047, NE.
The top ranked public schools in 68047, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 68047 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 68047, NE have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best 68047, NE Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pender Elementary 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
| 239 students
Rank: #22.
Pender High 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
| 184 students
68047, 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 68047, NE?
The top ranked public schools in 68047, NE include Pender Elementary School and Pender High School.
How many public schools are located in 68047?
2 public schools are located in 68047.
What is the racial composition of students in 68047?
68047 public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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