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Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 68002

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Top rankedArlington Elementary School37^th of 294 Nebraska elementary schools

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Arlington Elementary School up 13 spots statewide this year

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Summary:

The 68002 zip code in Nebraska is home to a single outstanding elementary school, Arlington Elementary School, which serves students from kindergarten through 6th grade. This school has consistently demonstrated exceptional academic performance, ranking in the top 18% of all Nebraska elementary schools for the 2024-2025 school year.

Arlington Elementary School has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past 3 years, indicating its ability to provide a high-quality education. The school's test scores significantly outperform the state averages across multiple grade levels and subject areas, including English Language Arts and Mathematics. With a student-teacher ratio of 11.6, lower than the state average, and spending per student of $17,439, higher than the state average, the school appears to be effectively allocating resources to support student learning and create a favorable learning environment.

Compared to other elementary schools in the region, Arlington Public Schools stands out as a shining example of academic excellence. The district's commitment to providing a top-notch education is evident in the outstanding performance of Arlington Elementary School, making it a highly desirable option for families seeking a strong educational foundation for their children.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NSCAS English Language Arts (2025)					NSCAS Mathematics (2025)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NSCAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts All Grades	NSCAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 4th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 5th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 6th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Arlington Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	705 N 9th	Arlington	68002	Washington County	Arlington Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 478-4121	372	31	11.8	25.3%	343 (92.2%)	4 (1.1%)	13 (3.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.0%)	80.7	37^th of 294 public elementary schools	87.4%		83.2	50^th of 428 public elementary schools	88.3%	13	73.6	73.7	73.2	76.8	74.4	86.8	82.5	73.2	82.1	81.6	$18,069	$642	$15,055

Cities Near Zip Code 68002

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Arlington	0.4 mi	2	35^th
Fremont	5.35 mi	15	135^th
Valley	10.27 mi	4	75^th
Bennington	11.16 mi	9	28^th
Elkhorn	12.14 mi	11	5^th

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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.

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