| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malcolm Public Schools | Malcolm | 9/10 Excellent · 87th pct | 644 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Waverly School District 145 | Walton | 8/10 Good · 78th pct | 2,165 | 5 | PK–12 | 6 |
| Norris School District 160 | Firth | 8/10 Good · 73rd pct | 2,483 | 4 | PK–12 | 5 |
| Palmyra District OR-1 | Bennet | 7/10 Good · 65th pct | 711 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Lincoln Public Schools | Lincoln | 6/10 Average · 53rd pct | 41,850 | 76 | PK–12 | 18 |
| Raymond Central Public Schools | Davey | 5/10 Average · 42nd pct | 742 | 5 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Crete Public Schools | Denton | 4/10 Below Average · 34th pct | 2,230 | 6 | PK–12 | 3 |
How Lancaster County compares
Together they enroll 50,825 students across 101 schools. The largest is Lincoln Public Schools with 41,850 students. Districts here average 6.7/10, above the Nebraska average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 4/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Lancaster County, Nebraska
Lancaster County has 7 public school districts covering 37 zip codes. The top-rated district in Lancaster County is Malcolm 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 Lancaster County, NE?
7 school districts serve zip codes in Lancaster 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 Lancaster County, NE?
Of the districts serving Lancaster County, Malcolm Public Schools has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 87th 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.