For the 2025-26 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 (2025-26)
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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