Best Public Schools in Zip Code 68135

The 68135 zip code area is home to a strong network of 10 high-performing schools, including 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school, all part of the Millard Public Schools district except for Falling Waters Elementary, which is part of the Gretna Public Schools district.

Several schools stand out as exceptional, including Millard West High School, ranked 24th out of 215 Nebraska high schools with strong test scores, and the top-ranked middle schools, Beadle Middle School and Russell Middle School, both with 5-star ratings. At the elementary level, Wheeler Elementary School stands out with its 5-star rating and exceptional test scores, with 78-88% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics.

While the schools in this area generally perform very well, there is some diversity in student demographics and economic backgrounds, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 12.43% at Reagan Elementary to 25.56% at Black Elk Elementary. The student-teacher ratios are relatively low, contributing to the strong academic performance, and the data suggests the Millard Public Schools district may provide additional resources or support that gives its schools a slight advantage over the one Gretna Public Schools institution in the area.