Best Hay Springs Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 206 students in Hay Springs, NE.
The top ranked public schools in Hay Springs, NE are Hay Springs Middle School, Hay Springs Elementary School and Hay Springs High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hay Springs, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Hay Springs have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Hay Springs, NE (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hay Springs Middle School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
407 N Baker St
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 638-4434
Gr: 6-8 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Hay Springs Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
407 N Baker St
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 638-4434
Gr: PK-5 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Hay Springs High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
407 N Baker St
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 638-4434
Gr: 9-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
407 N Baker St
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 638-4434
Gr: PK | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
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Hay Springs, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
650 Antelope Rd
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 638-7393
Gr: PK-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Hc 56 Box 20 B
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 638-7375
Gr: PK-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
4346 440th Rd
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 232-4517
Gr: PK-8

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Hay Springs, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Hay Springs, NE include Hay Springs Middle School, Hay Springs Elementary School and Hay Springs High School.
How many public schools are located in Hay Springs?
4 public schools are located in Hay Springs.
What is the racial composition of students in Hay Springs?
Hay Springs public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

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