Best Public Schools in Zip Code 68047

Summary:

The 68047 zip code is home to two exceptional schools, Pender Elementary School and Pender High School, which are part of the highly-ranked Pender Public Schools district. Both schools demonstrate consistently strong academic performance, with students exceeding state averages in core subjects like English Language Arts and Math.

Pender Elementary School is ranked 57th out of 274 Nebraska elementary schools and has a 4-star rating, with 75-82% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Math. Pender High School is even more impressive, ranking 12th out of 146 Nebraska high schools and earning a 5-star rating, with 70.37% of students proficient or better in Math and Science on the ACT. Both schools have relatively low chronic absenteeism rates and significant per-student spending, indicating a strong commitment to supporting student success.

Overall, the Pender Public Schools district is providing a high-quality education, with both the elementary and high school demonstrating exceptional academic performance across grade levels. The significant investment in education and the district's strong ranking suggest the community is dedicated to ensuring its students receive a top-notch education, positioning them for future success.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NSCAS English Language Arts (2025)				NSCAS Mathematics (2025)					ACT Mathematics (2025)	ACT Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 5th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts All Grades	NSCAS Mathematics 5th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 6th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 7th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 8th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics All Grades	ACT Mathematics 11th Grade	ACT Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Pender High School	Public	7-12	609 Whitney St	Pender	68047	Thurston County	Pender Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 385-3244	191	14	13.4	39.3%	167 (87.4%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (6.3%)	2 (1.0%)	4 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.1%)	88.3	12^th of 146 public high schools	91.8%		85.7	17^th of 168 public high schools	89.9%	5			76.7	82.5			66.7	84.9	76.2	70.4	70.4	$17,903	$00	$15,629
Pender Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	609 Whitney St	Pender	68047	Thurston County	Pender Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 385-3244	242	21	11.4	45.5%	195 (80.6%)	1 (0.4%)	33 (13.6%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.7%)	78	55^th of 294 public elementary schools	81.3%		79.2	77^th of 428 public elementary schools	82.0%	22	75.0	76.5		80.2	82.5	70.6			83.5			$21,153	$1,145	$17,735

Cities Near Zip Code 68047

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Pender	0.09 mi	2	12^th
Bancroft	10.13 mi	2
Emerson	11.1 mi	3
Walthill	11.44 mi	2
Wakefield	13.13 mi	2	117^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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