Top Rankings
York 51±¬ÁÏs ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,581 students in York 51±¬ÁÏs. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
51±¬ÁÏs in York 51±¬ÁÏs have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,098 Schools
# Students
1,581 Students
328,084 Students
# Teachers
96 Teachers
24,011 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
York 51±¬ÁÏs, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#144 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
62%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.35
0.57
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
15%
22%
% Black
2%
7%
% White
79%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,147 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,484. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,596 is less than the state median of $16,797. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,147
$15,484
Spending / Student
$12,596
$16,797
Best York 51±¬ÁÏs 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
York Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1730 N Delaware Ave
York, NE 68467
(402) 362-6655
York, NE 68467
(402) 362-6655
Gr: 6-8 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
York Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1501 Washington Ave
York, NE 68467
(402) 362-6655
York, NE 68467
(402) 362-6655
Gr: PK-5 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
York High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1005 Duke Dr
York, NE 68467
(402) 362-6655
York, NE 68467
(402) 362-6655
Gr: 9-12 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
1501 Washington Ave
York, NE 68467
(402) 362-6655
York, NE 68467
(402) 362-6655
Gr: PK | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 66:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to York 51±¬ÁÏs?
York 51±¬ÁÏs manages 4 public schools serving 1,581 students.
What is the rank of York 51±¬ÁÏs?
York 51±¬ÁÏs is ranked #143 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (bottom 50%) 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in York 51±¬ÁÏs?
79% of York 51±¬ÁÏs students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of York 51±¬ÁÏs?
York 51±¬ÁÏs has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is York 51±¬ÁÏs's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,596 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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