For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 4,612 students in 68901, NE (there are 3 private schools, serving 864 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in 68901, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 68901, NE are Adams Central Elementary School, Adams Central Jr-sr High School and West Hastings High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 68901 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 48% statewide average). Schools in 68901, NE have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best 68901, NE Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Adams Central Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
975 S Adams Central Ave
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 463-0040
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 463-0040
Grades: PK-6
| 488 students
Rank: #22.
Adams Central Jr-sr High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1090 S Adams Central Rd
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 463-3285
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 463-3285
Grades: 7-12
| 424 students
Rank: #33.
West Hastings High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4200 2nd St
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 460-3111
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 460-3111
Grades: 9-12
| 14 students
Rank: #44.
Hawthorne Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2200 W 9th St
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 461-7540
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 461-7540
Grades: PK-5
| 396 students
Rank: #55.
Longfellow Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
828 N Hastings Ave
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 461-7584
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 461-7584
Grades: PK-5
| 317 students
Rank: #66.
Raymond A Watson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1720 N Crane
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 461-7593
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 461-7593
Grades: PK-5
| 488 students
Rank: #77.
Hastings Senior High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1100 W 14th St
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 461-7550
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 461-7550
Grades: 9-12
| 1,081 students
Rank: #88.
Hastings Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
201 N Marian Road
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 461-7520
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 461-7520
Grades: 6-8
| 760 students
Rank: #99.
Alcott Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
313 N Cedar
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 461-7580
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 461-7580
Grades: PK-5
| 299 students
Rank: #1010.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
720 S Franklin
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 461-7589
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 461-7589
Grades: PK-5
| 345 students
Rank: n/an/a
18+ Program
Special Education School
5807 Osborne Drive West
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 463-5611
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 463-5611
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
5807 Osborne Drive West
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 463-5611
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 463-5611
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
4200 W 2nd St
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 460-3011
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 460-3011
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
68901, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
123 Marian Rd
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 462-4187
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 462-4187
Grades: PK
| n/a students
123 Marian Rd
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 462-4187
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 462-4187
Grades: PK
| 13 students
123 Marian Rd
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 462-4187
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 462-4187
Grades: PK
| 13 students
1970 E 12th St
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 463-6107
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 463-6107
Grades: PK-6
| 152 students
731 N Baltimore
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 461-7545
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 461-7545
Grades: PK-5
| 346 students
1300 East Lochland Rd
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 463-8326
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 463-8326
Grades: PK-6
| 31 students
2975 S Baltimore Ave
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 463-5090
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 463-5090
Grades: PK-6
| 150 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 68901, NE?
The top ranked public schools in 68901, NE include Adams Central Elementary School, Adams Central Jr-sr High School and West Hastings High School.
How many public schools are located in 68901, NE?
13 public schools are located in 68901, NE.
What percentage of students in 68901, NE go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in 68901, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 68901, NE?
68901, NE public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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