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York School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,598 students in York School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in York School District have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,098 Schools
# Students
1,598 Students
330,500 Students
# Teachers
96 Teachers
24,242 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
York School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 245 school districts in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#144 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
62%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.58
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
16%
23%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
78%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,997 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,371. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,462 is less than the state median of $16,674. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,997
$15,371
Spending / Student
$12,462
$16,674
Best York School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
York Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1730 N Delaware Ave
York, NE 68467
(402) 362-6655
York, NE 68467
(402) 362-6655
Gr: 6-8 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
York Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1501 Washington Ave
York, NE 68467
(402) 362-6655
York, NE 68467
(402) 362-6655
Gr: PK-5 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
York High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1005 Duke Dr
York, NE 68467
(402) 362-6655
York, NE 68467
(402) 362-6655
Gr: 9-12 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
1501 Washington Ave
York, NE 68467
(402) 362-6655
York, NE 68467
(402) 362-6655
Gr: PK | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 59:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to York School District?
York School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,598 students.
What is the rank of York School District?
York School District is ranked #146 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Nebraska school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in York School District?
78% of York School District students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of York School District?
York School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is York School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,462 is less than the state median of $16,674. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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