For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 126 students in Hay Springs, NE.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hay Springs, NE are Hay Springs Middle School and Hay Springs Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hay Springs, NE public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hay Springs have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Hay Springs, NE (2026)
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Hay Springs, NE?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hay Springs, NE include Hay Springs Middle School and Hay Springs Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hay Springs?
2 public elementary schools are located in Hay Springs.
What is the racial composition of students in Hay Springs?
Hay Springs public elementary schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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