For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 550 students in Dixon County, NE.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Dixon County, NE are Ponca Elementary School, Allen Elementary School and Wakefield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dixon County, NE public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Dixon County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public elementary school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Dixon County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ponca Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
505 3rd St
Ponca, NE 68770
(402) 755-5700
Ponca, NE 68770
(402) 755-5700
Gr: 3-6 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Allen Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
126 E 5th
Allen, NE 68710
(402) 635-2484
Allen, NE 68710
(402) 635-2484
Gr: PK-6 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Wakefield Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
802 Highland
Wakefield, NE 68784
(402) 287-9892
Wakefield, NE 68784
(402) 287-9892
Gr: PK-6 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Dixon County, NE?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Dixon County, NE include Ponca Elementary School, Allen Elementary School and Wakefield Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Dixon County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Dixon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dixon County?
Dixon County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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