| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pender Public Schools | Pender | 10/10 Excellent · 99th pct | 443 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| 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 1,984 students across 9 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 4 public school districts covering 5 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.
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