| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diller-Odell Public Schools | Odell | 9/10 Excellent · 83rd pct | 236 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Freeman Public Schools | Adams | 9/10 Excellent · 81st pct | 477 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Norris School District 160 | Cortland | 8/10 Good · 73rd pct | 2,483 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Beatrice Public Schools | Beatrice | 3/10 Below Average · 27th pct | 2,090 | 6 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Wilber-Clatonia Public Schools | Clatonia | 2/10 Poor · 16th pct | 624 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Lewiston Consolidated Schools | Liberty | 1/10 Poor · 7th pct | 177 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Southern School District 1 | Barneston | 1/10 Poor · 4th pct | 379 | 3 | PK–12 | 3 |
How Gage County compares
Together they enroll 6,466 students across 22 schools. The largest is Norris School District 160 with 2,483 students. Districts here average 4.7/10, below the Nebraska average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Gage County, Nebraska
Gage County has 7 public school districts covering 12 zip codes. The top-rated district in Gage County is Diller-Odell Public Schools (9/10). 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 Gage County, NE?
7 school districts serve zip codes in Gage 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 Gage County, NE?
Of the districts serving Gage County, Diller-Odell Public Schools has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 83rd 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.