| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Public Schools | Mitchell | 7/10 Good · 63rd pct | 620 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Scottsbluff Public Schools | Minatare | 3/10 Below Average · 27th pct | 3,519 | 8 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Gering Public Schools | Gering | 3/10 Below Average · 20th pct | 2,023 | 6 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Morrill Public Schools | Lyman | 2/10 Poor · 14th pct | 330 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Bayard Public Schools | Mcgrew | 1/10 Poor · 6th pct | 337 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Scotts Bluff County compares
Together they enroll 6,829 students across 22 schools. The largest is Scottsbluff Public Schools with 3,519 students. Districts here average 3.2/10, below the Nebraska average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 7/10.
School Districts in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska
Scotts Bluff County has 5 public school districts covering 8 zip codes. The top-rated district in Scotts Bluff County is Mitchell Public Schools (7/10). 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.
Enter your zip code on any page to confirm your exact district assignment — district boundaries are address-specific and may not follow county or city lines.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Scotts Bluff County, NE?
5 school districts serve zip codes in Scotts Bluff 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 Scotts Bluff County, NE?
Of the districts serving Scotts Bluff County, Mitchell Public Schools has the highest rating on this site at 7/10. That places it in the 63rd 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.