| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heartland Community Schools | Bradshaw | 9/10 Excellent · 82nd pct | 353 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Cross County Community Schools | Benedict | 8/10 Good · 72nd pct | 367 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Centennial Public Schools | Gresham | 6/10 Average · 55th pct | 496 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| York Public Schools | York | 6/10 Average · 54th pct | 1,620 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| McCool Junction Public Schools | Mc Cool Junction | 3/10 Below Average · 22nd pct | 240 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
How York County compares
Together they enroll 3,076 students across 14 schools. The largest is York Public Schools with 1,620 students. Districts here average 6.4/10, above the Nebraska average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in York County, Nebraska
York County has 5 public school districts covering 7 zip codes. The top-rated district in York County is Heartland Community Schools (9/10). 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 York County, NE?
5 school districts serve zip codes in York 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 York County, NE?
Of the districts serving York County, Heartland Community Schools has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 82nd 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.