Best Public Schools in Zip Code 68065

Summary:

The 68065 zip code is home to a single exceptional elementary school, the Elementary School At Valparaiso. This school has consistently ranked in the top 25% of Nebraska elementary schools over the past 3 years, with a current ranking of 108 out of 428 schools. The school's performance on state assessments is impressive, with 3rd-5th grade students scoring significantly above the Raymond Central Public Schools district and Nebraska state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics.

The Elementary School At Valparaiso has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 21.1%, which is better than the district and state averages. The school also spends $17,635 per student, higher than the state average, potentially indicating a strong investment in resources and student support. With a student-teacher ratio of 13:1, lower than the state average, the school appears to provide personalized attention and support for its 145 students in grades PK-5.

Overall, the Elementary School At Valparaiso stands out as an exceptional educational institution within the 68065 zip code, offering a high-quality learning environment and consistently strong academic performance. The school's commitment to student success, efficient resource allocation, and engagement with the community make it a valuable asset for families in the area.

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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
Elementary School At Valparaiso	Public	PK, KG-5	406 E Third	Valparaiso	68065	Saunders County	Raymond Central Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 784-3301	148	11	13.1	20.9%	136 (91.9%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.7%)	72.2	108^th of 428 public elementary schools	74.8%		79.8	72^nd of 459 public elementary schools	84.3%	36	$17,635	$566	$14,234

Cities Near Zip Code 68065

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Valparaiso	0.22 mi	1	30^th
Raymond	5.74 mi	3	179^th
Ceresco	9.62 mi	1	148^th
Dwight	9.83 mi	1
Brainard	11.47 mi	2	73^rd

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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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.