For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 818 students in 68959, NE.
The top ranked public schools in 68959, NE are Minden East Elementary School, Minden High School and C L Jones Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 68959 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 68959, NE have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best 68959, NE Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Minden East Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
123 N Minden Ave
Minden, NE 68959
(308) 832-2460
Minden, NE 68959
(308) 832-2460
Grades: PK-3
| 232 students
Rank: #22.
Minden High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
622 West Third
Minden, NE 68959
(308) 832-2254
Minden, NE 68959
(308) 832-2254
Grades: 9-12
| 244 students
Rank: #33.
C L Jones Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
520 W 3rd
Minden, NE 68959
(308) 832-2338
Minden, NE 68959
(308) 832-2338
Grades: 4-8
| 305 students
Rank: n/an/a
427 N Park St
Minden, NE 68959
(308) 832-1666
Minden, NE 68959
(308) 832-1666
Grades: PK
| 37 students
68959, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Minden Public School Success Center (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
325 North Yates, Po Box 301
Minden, NE 68959
(308) 832-2254
Minden, NE 68959
(308) 832-2254
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
240 E 21st Culdesac
Minden, NE 68959
(308) 832-1546
Minden, NE 68959
(308) 832-1546
Grades: 9-12
| 8 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 68959, NE?
The top ranked public schools in 68959, NE include Minden East Elementary School, Minden High School and C L Jones Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 68959?
4 public schools are located in 68959.
What is the racial composition of students in 68959?
68959 public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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