| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pender Public Schools | Pender | 10/10 Excellent · 99th pct | 443 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Bancroft-Rosalie Community Schools | Rosalie | 3/10 Below Average · 28th pct | 311 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Umo N Ho N Nation Public Schools | Macy | 1/10 Poor · 1st pct | 631 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Walthill Public Schools | Walthill | 1/10 Poor · 1st pct | 281 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Winnebago Public Schools | Winnebago | 1/10 Poor · 1st pct | 629 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Thurston County compares
Together they enroll 2,295 students across 11 schools. The largest is Umo N Ho N Nation Public Schools with 631 students. Districts here average 3.2/10, below the Nebraska average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Thurston County, Nebraska
Thurston County has 5 public school districts covering 6 zip codes. The top-rated district in Thurston County is Pender Public 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.
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 Thurston County, NE?
5 school districts serve zip codes in Thurston 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 Thurston County, NE?
Of the districts serving Thurston County, Pender Public Schools has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 99th 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.