For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 208 students in 68878, NE.
The top ranked public schools in 68878, NE are Elementary School At Sumner and Junior-senior High At Sumner. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø schools in zipcode 68878 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 68878, NE have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best 68878, NE ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elementary School At Sumner
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
205 E 5th Ave
Sumner, NE 68878
(308) 752-2925
Sumner, NE 68878
(308) 752-2925
Gr: PK-6 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Junior-senior High At Sumner
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
205 E 5th Ave
Sumner, NE 68878
(308) 752-2925
Sumner, NE 68878
(308) 752-2925
Gr: 7-12 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 68878, NE?
The top ranked public schools in 68878, NE include Elementary School At Sumner and Junior-senior High At Sumner.
How many public schools are located in 68878?
2 public schools are located in 68878.
What is the racial composition of students in 68878?
68878 public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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