Best Public Schools in Zip Code 69021

Summary:

The 69021 zip code area is home to two schools - Benkelman Elementary School and Dundy County Stratton High School, both part of the Dundy County Stratton Public Schools district. These schools demonstrate strong academic performance, with Benkelman Elementary consistently ranking in the top third of Nebraska elementary schools and Dundy County Stratton High School placing in the top 40% of Nebraska high schools.

Benkelman Elementary School stands out for its excellent 4th and 6th grade ELA proficiency rates, which exceed the state average by over 8 percentage points. The school also boasts impressive 5th and 6th grade math proficiency, outpacing the state average. With a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 19.3%, Benkelman Elementary is providing a quality education to its 148 students. In contrast, Dundy County Stratton High School impresses with its exceptional ACT performance, with 11th grade math and science proficiency rates surpassing the state average by over 12 percentage points. The high school also demonstrates strong 8th grade NSCAS scores across ELA, math, and science.

While the schools in the 69021 zip code area differ in their grade levels, they share a commitment to academic excellence. Benkelman Elementary spends $27,587 per student, while Dundy County Stratton High School allocates $33,459 per student, potentially indicating a focus on supporting the needs of older students. Both schools, however, face the challenge of addressing chronic absenteeism, an area that the Dundy County Stratton Public Schools district could prioritize to further enhance student success.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking ()				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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	NSCAS English Language Arts All Grades	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
Dundy County Stratton High School	Public	7-12	400 9th Ave West	Benkelman	69021	Dundy County	Dundy County Stratton Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 423-2738	126	15	8.3		103 (81.7%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (15.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.4%)	64.4	55^th of 146 public high schools	62.3%					(n/a)	71.8		53.9	61.5	$33,459	$491	$27,187
Benkelman Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	900 A St	Benkelman	69021	Dundy County	Dundy County Stratton Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 423-2216	159	13	12.4		133 (83.6%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (13.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.5%)								(n/a)	85.3	70.7			$27,587	$1,730	$22,150

Cities Near Zip Code 69021

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Benkelman	0.15 mi	2	52^nd
Wauneta	26.71 mi	3
Trenton	28.6 mi	1	3^rd
Imperial	32.88 mi	3	27^th
Culbertson	39.03 mi	1	74^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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