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Best 68901 Nebraska Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 4,769 students in 68901, NE (there are 3 private schools, serving 864 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in 68901, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 68901, NE are Adams Central Elementary School, Adams Central Jr-sr High School and Hawthorne Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 68901 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 68901, NE have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Best 68901, NE Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Adams Central Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
975 S Adams Central Ave
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 463-0040
Gr: PK-6 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Adams Central Jr-sr High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1090 S Adams Central Rd
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 463-3285
Gr: 7-12 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Hawthorne Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2200 W 9th St
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 461-7540
Gr: PK-5 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Hastings Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
201 N Marian Road
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 461-7520
Gr: 6-8 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
Raymond A Watson Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1720 N Crane
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 461-7593
Gr: PK-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #66.
Longfellow Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
828 N Hastings Ave
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 461-7584
Gr: PK-5 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #77.
Hastings Senior High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 W 14th St
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 461-7550
Gr: 9-12 | 991 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #88.
Alcott Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
313 N Cedar
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 461-7580
Gr: PK-5 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #99.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
720 S Franklin
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 461-7589
Gr: PK-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: n/an/a
18+ Program
Special Education School
5807 Osborne Drive West
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 463-5611
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Esu #9 Preschool Home Base Prg
5807 Osborne Drive West
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 463-5611
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
Morton Early Learning Center
1515 West 8th Street
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 461-7545
Gr: PK | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 46:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
West Hastings High School
4200 W 2nd St
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 460-3111
Gr: 8-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 82%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 68901, NE?
How many public schools are located in 68901?
13 public schools are located in 68901.
What percentage of students in 68901 go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in 68901 are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 68901?
68901 public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

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