| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bennington Public Schools | Washington | 10/10 Excellent · 97th pct | 4,154 | 8 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Arlington Public Schools | Arlington | 10/10 Excellent · 95th pct | 691 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Blair Community Schools | Blair | 9/10 Excellent · 81st pct | 2,274 | 6 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Fort Calhoun Community Schools | Fort Calhoun | 7/10 Good · 63rd pct | 825 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Tekamah-Herman Community Schools | Herman | 4/10 Below Average · 33rd pct | 527 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Washington County compares
Together they enroll 8,471 students across 20 schools. The largest is Bennington Public Schools with 4,154 students. Districts here average 8.0/10, above the Nebraska average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 4/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Washington County, Nebraska
Washington County has 5 public school districts covering 6 zip codes. The top-rated district in Washington County is Bennington 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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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Washington County, NE?
5 school districts serve zip codes in Washington 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 Washington County, NE?
Of the districts serving Washington County, Bennington Public Schools has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 97th 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.