Best Public Schools in Zip Code 67853

The 67853 zip code is home to two high-performing schools: Ingalls High School/Junior High and Ingalls Elementary, both part of the Ingalls school district. These schools consistently rank among the top in the state, with Ingalls High School/Junior High earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and Ingalls Elementary receiving a 4-star rating.

Ingalls High School/Junior High stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with students significantly outperforming state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The school's 10th-grade Mathematics proficiency rate of 70.58% is more than double the statewide average of 33.59%. Ingalls Elementary also excels, particularly in 3rd-grade English Language Arts, where 85.7% of students are proficient or better, compared to the state average of 51.85%.

Both schools demonstrate strong graduation and low dropout rates, with Ingalls High School/Junior High boasting an 89.5% four-year graduation rate and a 1.3% dropout rate. The schools also maintain relatively low student-teacher ratios, with Ingalls High School/Junior High at 11.7 and Ingalls Elementary at 11.1, which likely contributes to their academic success. While Ingalls Elementary serves a higher percentage of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, the school's impressive performance suggests the district is effectively supporting all students in the community.