For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 200 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 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hay Springs, NE (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hay Springs Middle School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
407 N Baker St
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 638-4434
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 638-4434
Gr: 6-8 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Hay Springs Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
407 N Baker St
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 638-4434
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 638-4434
Gr: PK-5 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Hay Springs High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
407 N Baker St
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 638-4434
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 638-4434
Gr: 9-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
407 N Baker St
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 638-4434
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 638-4434
Gr: PK | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Hay Springs, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
650 Antelope Rd
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 638-7393
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
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 638-7375
Gr: PK-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
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 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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