Best Public Schools in Zip Code 68002

Summary:

The 68002 zip code in Nebraska is home to two standout educational institutions: Arlington High School and Arlington Elementary School, both part of the Arlington Public Schools district. These schools have consistently demonstrated exceptional academic performance, with high test scores, low absenteeism rates, and impressive graduation rates that outshine state and district averages.

Arlington High School stands out as a top-ranked high school in Nebraska, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking 45th out of 168 high schools in the state. Its students excel in standardized tests, with over 60% proficient or better in ACT English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The school also boasts an impressive 88.1% four-year graduation rate, significantly higher than the state average.

Similarly, Arlington Elementary School is a high-performing institution, ranking 50th out of 428 elementary schools in Nebraska and also earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students demonstrate strong academic performance, with several grade levels achieving over 80% proficiency in NSCAS English Language Arts and Mathematics. Both schools maintain relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, indicating a focus on student engagement and attendance.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Arlington Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	705 N 9th	Arlington	68002	Washington County	Arlington Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 478-4121	368	31	11.6	24.2%	216 (58.7%)	2 (0.5%)	140 (38.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.4%)	83.2	50^th of 428 public elementary schools	88.3%		81.8	61^st of 459 public elementary schools	86.7%	11	$16,632	$915	$13,185
Arlington High School	Public	7-12	705 N 9th	Arlington	68002	Washington County	Arlington Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 478-4171	341	28	12.1	24.6%	263 (77.1%)	2 (0.6%)	75 (22.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	73.5	45^th of 168 public high schools	73.2%		37	132^nd of 215 public high schools	38.6%	87	$16,051	$122	$13,464

Cities Near Zip Code 68002

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Arlington	0.4 mi	2	21^st
Fremont	5.35 mi	15	206^th
Valley	10.27 mi	4	109^th
Bennington	11.16 mi	9	8^th
Elkhorn	12.14 mi	11	4^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Nebraska Department of Education.

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