For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 497 students in 68456, NE (there are , serving 77 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 68456, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in 68456, NE are Centennial Elementary School and Centennial Jr-sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 68456 have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 68456, NE have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best 68456, NE Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Centennial Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1301 Centennial
Utica, NE 68456
(402) 534-2321
Utica, NE 68456
(402) 534-2321
Gr: PK-5 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Centennial Jr-sr High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Centennial
Utica, NE 68456
(402) 534-2321
Utica, NE 68456
(402) 534-2321
Gr: 9-12 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
1301 Centennial Middle School
Utica, NE 68456
(402) 534-2321
Utica, NE 68456
(402) 534-2321
Gr: 6-8 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 111:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 68456, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in 68456, NE include Centennial Elementary School and Centennial Jr-sr High School.
How many public schools are located in 68456?
3 public schools are located in 68456.
What percentage of students in 68456 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 68456 are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 68456?
68456 public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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