For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 899 students in Falls City, NE (there are 1 private school, serving 272 private students). 77% of all K-12 students in Falls City, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Falls City, NE are Falls City South Elementary School, Falls City Middle School and Falls City Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Falls City, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Falls City have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Falls City, NE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Falls City South Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Fulton St
Falls City, NE 68355
(402) 245-4067
Falls City, NE 68355
(402) 245-4067
Gr: 3-5 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Falls City Middle School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1415 Morton St
Falls City, NE 68355
(402) 245-3455
Falls City, NE 68355
(402) 245-3455
Gr: 6-8 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Falls City Senior High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Fulton
Falls City, NE 68355
(402) 245-2116
Falls City, NE 68355
(402) 245-2116
Gr: 9-12 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
2500 Chase St
Falls City, NE 68355
(402) 245-2712
Falls City, NE 68355
(402) 245-2712
Gr: PK-2 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Falls City, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in Falls City, NE include Falls City South Elementary School, Falls City Middle School and Falls City Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Falls City?
4 public schools are located in Falls City.
What percentage of students in Falls City go to public school?
77% of all K-12 students in Falls City are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Falls City?
Falls City public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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