For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 321 students in Ponca, NE.
The top-ranked public schools in Ponca, NE are Ponca Elementary School and Ponca High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ponca, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Ponca have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Ponca, NE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ponca Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
505 3rd St
Ponca, NE 68770
(402) 755-5700
Ponca, NE 68770
(402) 755-5700
Gr: 3-6 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Ponca High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
505 3rd St
Ponca, NE 68770
(402) 755-5701
Ponca, NE 68770
(402) 755-5701
Gr: 7-12 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Ponca, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in Ponca, NE include Ponca Elementary School and Ponca High School.
How many public schools are located in Ponca?
2 public schools are located in Ponca.
What is the racial composition of students in Ponca?
Ponca public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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