| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howells-Dodge Consolidated Schools | Howells | 10/10 Excellent · 96th pct | 301 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Leigh Community Schools | Leigh | 10/10 Excellent · 94th pct | 276 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Clarkson Public Schools | Clarkson | 8/10 Good · 74th pct | 224 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Schuyler Community Schools | Rogers | 2/10 Poor · 17th pct | 1,984 | 8 | PK–12 | 2 |
How Colfax County compares
Together they enroll 2,785 students across 15 schools. The largest is Schuyler Community Schools with 1,984 students. Districts here average 7.5/10, above the Nebraska average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Colfax County, Nebraska
Colfax County has 4 public school districts covering 5 zip codes. The top-rated district in Colfax County is Howells-Dodge Consolidated Schools (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Nebraska. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Colfax County, NE?
4 school districts serve zip codes in Colfax County, NE. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Colfax County, NE?
Of the districts serving Colfax County, Howells-Dodge Consolidated Schools has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 96th percentile among Nebraska school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Nebraska reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Nebraska and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Nebraska only, never across state lines.