| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crofton Community Schools | Crofton | 10/10 Excellent · 90th pct | 358 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Bloomfield Community Schools | Bloomfield | 9/10 Excellent · 84th pct | 271 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Verdigre Public Schools | Verdigre | 7/10 Good · 65th pct | 147 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Wausa Public Schools | Wausa | 6/10 Average · 57th pct | 216 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Creighton Community Public Schools | Center | 3/10 Below Average · 23rd pct | 290 | 2 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Niobrara Public Schools | Niobrara | 2/10 Poor · 12th pct | 214 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Knox County compares
Together they enroll 1,496 students across 12 schools. The largest is Crofton Community Schools with 358 students. Districts here average 6.2/10, above the Nebraska average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Knox County, Nebraska
Knox County has 6 public school districts covering 8 zip codes. The top-rated district in Knox County is Crofton Community 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 Knox County, NE?
6 school districts serve zip codes in Knox 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 Knox County, NE?
Of the districts serving Knox County, Crofton Community Schools has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 90th 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.