School District · Nebraska
Amherst Public Schools
📍 Amherst, NE · Buffalo County · NCES LEAID 3100070
District Contact & InformationSource: NCES CCD 2024–25
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Grades Served
Pre-K – 12th
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District Mailing Address
100 N SYCAMORE PO BOX 8, AMHERST, NE 68812
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NCES District ID (LEAID)
3100070
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District Type
Public School District
Zip Codes Served by Amherst Public Schools2 zip codes
Frequently Asked Questions
What zip codes are in Amherst Public Schools?▼
Amherst Public Schools serves 2 zip codes: 68812, 68870. Zip codes and district boundaries do not line up exactly, so confirm your exact address with the district office before you rely on an assignment.
How is Amherst Public Schools rated?▼
Amherst Public Schools has an overall rating of 8 out of 10 (Good), based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts). That places it in the 75th percentile among Nebraska school districts. Ratings are percentile-ranked within Nebraska only and are not comparable across states.
How many students attend Amherst Public Schools?▼
The NCES Common Core of Data directory reports enrollment of 394 students across 2 schools for Amherst Public Schools.
What grades does Amherst Public Schools serve?▼
Amherst Public Schools is listed in the NCES directory as serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
How do I contact Amherst Public Schools?▼
You can reach Amherst Public Schools by phone at (308)826-3131 or by mail at 100 N SYCAMORE PO BOX 8, AMHERST, NE 68812. Contact details come from the NCES district directory and are the best way to confirm which school your address is assigned to.
About Amherst Public Schools
Amherst Public Schools is a public school district serving 2 zip codes in Nebraska, primarily in Buffalo County. It carries an overall rating of 8/10 (Good), the 75th percentile among Nebraska districts. That rating reflects the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts with a 2017–18 fallback for the rest) and is ranked only against other Nebraska districts — scores are not comparable between states. Directory details on this page come from the NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25.
District boundaries are address-specific and do not follow zip code lines exactly — a single zip code can
be split between two or more districts. Use the zip codes listed above as a starting point, then confirm your
assignment with the district office at (308)826-3131 before making a housing decision.