For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 339 students in Henderson, NE.
The top ranked public schools in Henderson, NE are Heartland Community High School and Heartland Community Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Henderson, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Henderson have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Henderson, NE (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Heartland Community High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1501 Front St
Henderson, NE 68371
(402) 723-4434
Henderson, NE 68371
(402) 723-4434
Gr: 7-12 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Heartland Community Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1501 Front St
Henderson, NE 68371
(402) 723-4434
Henderson, NE 68371
(402) 723-4434
Gr: PK-6 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Henderson, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1501 Front St Po Box 626
Henderson, NE 68371
(402) 723-4434
Henderson, NE 68371
(402) 723-4434
Gr: 9-12 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Henderson, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Henderson, NE include Heartland Community High School and Heartland Community Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Henderson?
2 public schools are located in Henderson.
What is the racial composition of students in Henderson?
Henderson public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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