For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 199 students in 68318, NE.
The top ranked public school in 68318, NE is Southern Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø schools in zipcode 68318 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 68318, NE have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best 68318, NE ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southern Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
315 W 2nd St
Blue Springs, NE 68318
(402) 645-3359
Blue Springs, NE 68318
(402) 645-3359
Grades: PK-6
| 199 students
Rank: n/an/a
313 W 1st Street
Blue Springs, NE 68318
(402) 645-3359
Blue Springs, NE 68318
(402) 645-3359
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 68318, NE?
The top ranked public schools in 68318, NE include Southern Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 68318?
2 public schools are located in 68318.
What is the racial composition of students in 68318?
68318 public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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