| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca Schools | Dunbar | 10/10 Excellent · 94th pct | 793 | 3 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Palmyra District OR-1 | Palmyra | 7/10 Good · 65th pct | 711 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Johnson County Central Public Schools | Burr | 6/10 Average · 54th pct | 497 | 4 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Sterling Public Schools | Douglas | 4/10 Below Average · 37th pct | 224 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Nebraska City Public Schools | Nebraska City | 1/10 Poor · 2nd pct | 1,428 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Otoe County compares
Together they enroll 3,653 students across 16 schools. The largest is Nebraska City Public Schools with 1,428 students. Districts here average 5.6/10, above the Nebraska average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Otoe County, Nebraska
Otoe County has 5 public school districts covering 10 zip codes. The top-rated district in Otoe County is Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca 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 Otoe County, NE?
5 school districts serve zip codes in Otoe 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 Otoe County, NE?
Of the districts serving Otoe County, Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca Schools has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 94th 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.