For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 399 students in 68979, NE (there are 1 private school, serving 28 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 68979, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 68979, NE are Sutton Secondary School and Sutton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 68979 have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 68979, NE have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best 68979, NE Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sutton Secondary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1107 N Saunders
Sutton, NE 68979
(402) 773-4303
Sutton, NE 68979
(402) 773-4303
Gr: 7-12 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Sutton Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1107 N Saunders
Sutton, NE 68979
(402) 773-4423
Sutton, NE 68979
(402) 773-4423
Gr: PK-6 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 68979, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in 68979, NE include Sutton Secondary School and Sutton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 68979?
2 public schools are located in 68979.
What percentage of students in 68979 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 68979 are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 68979?
68979 public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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