| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osceola Public Schools | Osceola | 9/10 Excellent · 83rd pct | 244 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Cross County Community Schools | Stromsburg | 8/10 Good · 72nd pct | 367 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| High Plains Community Schools | Polk | 3/10 Below Average · 23rd pct | 223 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Shelby-Rising City Public Schools | Shelby | 1/10 Poor · 9th pct | 411 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Polk County compares
Together they enroll 1,245 students across 11 schools. The largest is Shelby-Rising City Public Schools with 411 students. Districts here average 5.2/10, below the Nebraska average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Polk County, Nebraska
Polk County has 4 public school districts covering 4 zip codes. The top-rated district in Polk County is Osceola 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 Polk County, NE?
4 school districts serve zip codes in Polk 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 Polk County, NE?
Of the districts serving Polk County, Osceola 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.