| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diller-Odell Public Schools | Diller | 9/10 Excellent · 83rd pct | 236 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Tri County Public Schools | Jansen | 8/10 Good · 73rd pct | 430 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Meridian Public Schools | Daykin | 6/10 Average · 55th pct | 224 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Fairbury Public Schools | Endicott | 2/10 Poor · 15th pct | 909 | 3 | PK–12 | 3 |
How Jefferson County compares
Together they enroll 1,799 students across 9 schools. The largest is Fairbury Public Schools with 909 students. Districts here average 6.2/10, above the Nebraska average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Jefferson County, Nebraska
Jefferson County has 4 public school districts covering 8 zip codes. The top-rated district in Jefferson 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 Jefferson County, NE?
4 school districts serve zip codes in Jefferson 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 Jefferson County, NE?
Of the districts serving Jefferson 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.