For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 740 students in 68788, NE (there are 2 private schools, serving 441 private students). 63% of all K-12 students in 68788, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 68788, NE are West Point Elementary School, West Point - Beemer Middle School and West Point-beemer High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 68788 have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 68788, NE have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best 68788, NE Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Point Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1200 East Washington
West Point, NE 68788
(402) 372-5507
West Point, NE 68788
(402) 372-5507
Gr: PK-4 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
West Point - Beemer Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1200 E Washington
West Point, NE 68788
(402) 372-5546
West Point, NE 68788
(402) 372-5546
Gr: 5-8 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
West Point-beemer High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1200 E Washington
West Point, NE 68788
(402) 372-5546
West Point, NE 68788
(402) 372-5546
Gr: 9-12 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 68788, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in 68788, NE include West Point Elementary School, West Point - Beemer Middle School and West Point-beemer High School.
How many public schools are located in 68788?
3 public schools are located in 68788.
What percentage of students in 68788 go to public school?
63% of all K-12 students in 68788 are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 68788?
68788 public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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