Best Public Schools in York, NE

The city of York, Nebraska is home to 4 schools serving students from preschool through high school, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The schools in this district show a mixed picture of performance, with York Middle School standing out as the highest-performing school in the district.

York Middle School consistently ranks in the top 50% of Nebraska middle schools and has earned a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its test scores in English Language Arts, Math, and Science are all above the state averages. In contrast, York Elementary School and York High School lag behind the state averages, particularly in English Language Arts.

One area of concern across all 4 schools is the high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 19.3% to 19.3%. The district should investigate this issue further, as addressing attendance could have a significant impact on student outcomes. Additionally, the wide range in free/reduced lunch rates, from 18.69% at Preschool Learning Academy to 51.75% at York Elementary School, indicates a diversity of socioeconomic backgrounds that the district may need to address with tailored approaches and resources.