Best Public Schools in Zip Code 68781

The 68781 zip code is home to two schools: Elkhorn Valley Elementary School and Elkhorn Valley High School, both part of the Elkhorn Valley Schools district. While Elkhorn Valley Elementary is a standout performer, ranking 108 out of 459 Nebraska elementary schools with a 4-star rating, Elkhorn Valley High School lags behind, ranking 136 out of 215 Nebraska high schools with a 2-star rating.

Elkhorn Valley Elementary excels academically, with students outperforming the state average in NSCAS/English Language Arts, NSCAS/Mathematics, and NSCAS/Science assessments. The school also has a relatively low percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 25.58%, suggesting a more affluent student population. In contrast, Elkhorn Valley High School's academic performance on ACT assessments falls below the state average in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

Both schools have a majority white student population, with Elkhorn Valley Elementary at 93.02% and Elkhorn Valley High at 91.49%. This lack of racial diversity may indicate a need for greater representation and inclusion in the district. Additionally, the higher per-student spending at Elkhorn Valley High School compared to the elementary school is an area that warrants further investigation to understand the district's resource allocation and its impact on student outcomes.