For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 591 students in North Bend, NE.
The top ranked public schools in North Bend, NE are North Bend Central Elementary School, North Bend Central High School and North Bend Central Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
North Bend, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in North Bend have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in North Bend, NE (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Bend Central Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
420 E 11th St
North Bend, NE 68649
(402) 652-8122
North Bend, NE 68649
(402) 652-8122
Grades: PK-5
| 279 students
Rank: #22.
North Bend Central High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1320 Walnut St
North Bend, NE 68649
(402) 652-3268
North Bend, NE 68649
(402) 652-3268
Grades: 9-12
| 180 students
Rank: #33.
North Bend Central Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1320 Walnut St
North Bend, NE 68649
(402) 652-3268
North Bend, NE 68649
(402) 652-3268
Grades: 6-8
| 132 students
North Bend, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
420 E 11th St Box 220
North Bend, NE 68649
(402) 652-8122
North Bend, NE 68649
(402) 652-8122
Grades: PK-6
| 82 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in North Bend, NE?
The top ranked public schools in North Bend, NE include North Bend Central Elementary School, North Bend Central High School and North Bend Central Middle School.
How many public schools are located in North Bend?
3 public schools are located in North Bend.
What is the racial composition of students in North Bend?
North Bend public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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