| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tri County Public Schools | De Witt | 8/10 Good · 73rd pct | 430 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Friend Public Schools | Friend | 7/10 Good · 65th pct | 251 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Meridian Public Schools | Tobias | 6/10 Average · 55th pct | 224 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Crete Public Schools | Crete | 4/10 Below Average · 34th pct | 2,230 | 6 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Dorchester Public Schools | Dorchester | 3/10 Below Average · 29th pct | 235 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Wilber-Clatonia Public Schools | Wilber | 2/10 Poor · 16th pct | 624 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Saline County compares
Together they enroll 3,994 students across 17 schools. The largest is Crete Public Schools with 2,230 students. Districts here average 5.0/10, below the Nebraska average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 8/10.
School Districts in Saline County, Nebraska
Saline County has 6 public school districts covering 8 zip codes. The top-rated district in Saline County is Tri County Public Schools (8/10). 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 Saline County, NE?
6 school districts serve zip codes in Saline 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 Saline County, NE?
Of the districts serving Saline County, Tri County Public Schools has the highest rating on this site at 8/10. That places it in the 73rd 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.