For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 766 students in 69153, NE (there are 2 private schools, serving 117 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 69153, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 69153, NE are Ogallala Middle School, Prairie View School and Ogallala High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 69153 have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 69153, NE have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best 69153, NE Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ogallala Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
801 East O Street
Ogallala, NE 69153
(308) 284-4060
Ogallala, NE 69153
(308) 284-4060
Gr: 6-8 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Prairie View School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
801 East O Street
Ogallala, NE 69153
(308) 284-6087
Ogallala, NE 69153
(308) 284-6087
Gr: PK-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Ogallala High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
602 East G
Ogallala, NE 69153
(308) 284-4029
Ogallala, NE 69153
(308) 284-4029
Gr: 9-12 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 69153, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in 69153, NE include Ogallala Middle School, Prairie View School and Ogallala High School.
How many public schools are located in 69153?
3 public schools are located in 69153.
What percentage of students in 69153 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 69153 are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 69153?
69153 public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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