For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 405 students in 68045, NE.
The top ranked public schools in 68045, NE are Oakland Craig Elementary School and Oakland Craig Junior-senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» schools in zipcode 68045 have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 68045, NE have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best 68045, NE ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oakland Craig Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 N Brewster Ave
Oakland, NE 68045
(402) 685-5631
Oakland, NE 68045
(402) 685-5631
Gr: PK-6 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Oakland Craig Junior-senior High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
309 N Davis
Oakland, NE 68045
(402) 685-5661
Oakland, NE 68045
(402) 685-5661
Gr: 7-12 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
68045, Nebraska ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
309 N Davis
Oakland, NE 68045
(402) 685-5661
Oakland, NE 68045
(402) 685-5661
Gr: 7-8 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 68045, NE?
The top ranked public schools in 68045, NE include Oakland Craig Elementary School and Oakland Craig Junior-senior High School.
How many public schools are located in 68045?
2 public schools are located in 68045.
What is the racial composition of students in 68045?
68045 public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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