Total enrollment
1,413
-52 (-4%) vs SY 2017-18
5 schools in Nebraska City
Nebraska · Public K-12
Nebraska City reports 5 public K-12 schools and approximately 1,413 students enrolled, per NCES, an average school size near 283.
7-year change in Nebraska City
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
72%
was 76%
% Hispanic
24%
was 19%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAYWARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Elementary | 03-05 | 330 |
| NE CENTER FOR EDUC OF BLIND | Combined | PK-12 | 0 |
| NEBRASKA CITY HIGH SCHOOL | High | 09-12 | 442 |
| NEBRASKA CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL | Middle | 06-08 | 271 |
| NEBRASKA CITY NORTHSIDE ELEM | Elementary | PK-02 | 370 |
About Nebraska City
Public education in Nebraska City, Nebraska runs across 5 schools that serves roughly 1,413 students. By footprint, Nebraska City sits in the small bracket.
On the level-by-level breakdown, the city covers 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, and 1 other.
Average school size in Nebraska City is around 283 students, 13% lower than the Nebraska average of about 324.
Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,413 students, fell 4% from the 1,465 reported in SY 2017-18. The Hispanic share of public-school enrollment increased from 19% to 24%.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Nebraska City discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.