Top Rankings
Bennington 51±¬ÁÏs ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,285 students in Bennington 51±¬ÁÏs. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Nebraska.
51±¬ÁÏs in Bennington 51±¬ÁÏs have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,098 Schools
# Students
4,285 Students
328,084 Students
# Teachers
298 Teachers
24,011 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Bennington 51±¬ÁÏs, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 245 school districts in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#6 out of 246 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
62%
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
4%
3%
% Hispanic
5%
22%
% Black
4%
7%
% White
83%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,754 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,484. The school district revenue/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,988 is less than the state median of $16,797. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$46 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$64 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,754
$15,484
Spending / Student
$14,988
$16,797
Best Bennington 51±¬ÁÏs 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pine Creek Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7801 N Hws Cleveland Blvd
Bennington, NE 68007
(402) 238-2372
Bennington, NE 68007
(402) 238-2372
Gr: PK-5 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Bennington Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11620 N 156th St
Bennington, NE 68007
(402) 238-2690
Bennington, NE 68007
(402) 238-2690
Gr: PK-5 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Anchor Pointe Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
17007 North Hws Cleveland Blvd
Bennington, NE 68007
(402) 238-2166
Bennington, NE 68007
(402) 238-2166
Gr: PK-5 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Bennington Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11201 North 168 St
Bennington, NE 68007
(402) 238-3082
Bennington, NE 68007
(402) 238-3082
Gr: 6-8 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Bennington High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16610 Bennington Road
Bennington, NE 68007
(402) 238-2447
Bennington, NE 68007
(402) 238-2447
Gr: 9-12 | 1,031 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9950 Rosewater Parkway
Bennington, NE 68007
(402) 238-2095
Bennington, NE 68007
(402) 238-2095
Gr: PK-5 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
9809 North 171st Street
Bennington, NE 68007
(402) 238-3079
Bennington, NE 68007
(402) 238-3079
Gr: 6-8 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
9303 North 171st Street
Bennington, NE 68007
(402) 238-2941
Bennington, NE 68007
(402) 238-2941
Gr: PK-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bennington 51±¬ÁÏs?
Bennington 51±¬ÁÏs manages 8 public schools serving 4,285 students.
What is the rank of Bennington 51±¬ÁÏs?
Bennington 51±¬ÁÏs is ranked #6 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Nebraska school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bennington 51±¬ÁÏs?
83% of Bennington 51±¬ÁÏs students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bennington 51±¬ÁÏs?
Bennington 51±¬ÁÏs has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Bennington 51±¬ÁÏs's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,988 is less than the state median of $16,797. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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