For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 303 students in Hershey, NE.
The top ranked public elementary school in Hershey, NE is Hershey Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hershey, NE public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hershey have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Hershey, NE (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hershey Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 S Lincoln
Hershey, NE 69143
(308) 368-5572
Hershey, NE 69143
(308) 368-5572
Grades: PK-6
| 303 students
Hershey, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
301 S Lincoln Box 369
Hershey, NE 69143
(308) 368-5573
Hershey, NE 69143
(308) 368-5573
Grades: 7-12
| 253 students
Po Box 39
Hershey, NE 69143
(308) 532-0331
Hershey, NE 69143
(308) 532-0331
Grades: PK-8
| 12 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Hershey, NE?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hershey, NE include Hershey Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hershey?
1 public elementary schools are located in Hershey.
What is the racial composition of students in Hershey?
Hershey public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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