For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 377 students in Hartington, NE (there are 3 private schools, serving 421 private students). 47% of all K-12 students in Hartington, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Hartington, NE are Hartington Newcastle High School and Hartington-newcastle Elementary At Hartington. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hartington, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Hartington have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% 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 Hartington, NE (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hartington Newcastle High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 S Broadway
Hartington, NE 68739
(402) 254-3947
Hartington, NE 68739
(402) 254-3947
Gr: 7-12 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Hartington-newcastle Elementary At Hartington
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 S Broadway
Hartington, NE 68739
(402) 254-3947
Hartington, NE 68739
(402) 254-3947
Gr: PK-6 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hartington, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Hartington, NE include Hartington Newcastle High School and Hartington-newcastle Elementary At Hartington.
How many public schools are located in Hartington?
2 public schools are located in Hartington.
What percentage of students in Hartington go to public school?
47% of all K-12 students in Hartington are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hartington?
Hartington 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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