For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,191 students in York County, NE.
The top ranked public elementary schools in York County, NE are Heartland Community Elementary School, York Middle School and Mc Cool Junction Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
York County, NE public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in York County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% 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 York County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Heartland Community Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1501 Front St
Henderson, NE 68371
(402) 723-4434
Henderson, NE 68371
(402) 723-4434
Grades: PK-6
| 187 students
Rank: #22.
York Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1730 N Delaware Ave
York, NE 68467
(402) 362-6655
York, NE 68467
(402) 362-6655
Grades: 6-8
| 292 students
Rank: #33.
Mc Cool Junction Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
209 South Gragan Ave
Mc Cool Junction, NE 68401
(402) 724-2231
Mc Cool Junction, NE 68401
(402) 724-2231
Grades: PK-6
| 113 students
Rank: #44.
York Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1501 Washington Ave
York, NE 68467
(402) 362-6655
York, NE 68467
(402) 362-6655
Grades: PK-5
| 599 students
York County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Hwy 81 Box 135
Benedict, NE 68316
(402) 732-6677
Benedict, NE 68316
(402) 732-6677
Grades: 4-8
| 121 students
Epworth Village Learning Center (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
1822 Iowa Ave
York, NE 68467
(402) 362-3625
York, NE 68467
(402) 362-3625
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1501 Front St Po Box 626
Bradshaw, NE 68319
(402) 736-4353
Bradshaw, NE 68319
(402) 736-4353
Grades: 7-8
| 54 students
1501 Front St Po Box 626
Henderson, NE 68371
(402) 723-4434
Henderson, NE 68371
(402) 723-4434
Grades: 9-12
| 137 students
206 E Jackson Box 98
Bradshaw, NE 68319
(402) 736-4353
Bradshaw, NE 68319
(402) 736-4353
Grades: 7-8
| 67 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in York County, NE?
The top ranked public elementary schools in York County, NE include Heartland Community Elementary School, York Middle School and Mc Cool Junction Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in York County?
4 public elementary schools are located in York County.
What is the racial composition of students in York County?
York County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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