For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 148 students in Dundy County, NE.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Dundy County, NE is Benkelman Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dundy County, NE public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Dundy County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% 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 Dundy County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Benkelman Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
900 A St
Benkelman, NE 69021
(308) 423-2216
Benkelman, NE 69021
(308) 423-2216
Gr: PK-6 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Dundy County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
251 East Norman St
Haigler, NE 69030
(308) 297-3275
Haigler, NE 69030
(308) 297-3275
Gr: PK-6 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Dundy County, NE?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Dundy County, NE include Benkelman Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Dundy County?
1 public elementary schools are located in Dundy County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dundy County?
Dundy County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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