For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 133 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 55% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hay Springs have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Hay Springs, NE (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hay Springs Middle School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
407 N Baker St
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 638-4434
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 638-4434
Grades: 6-8
| 43 students
Rank: #22.
Hay Springs Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
407 N Baker St
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 638-4434
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 638-4434
Grades: PK-5
| 90 students
Hay Springs, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
650 Antelope Rd
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 638-7393
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 638-7393
Grades: PK-8
| 5 students
Hc 56 Box 20 B
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 638-7375
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 638-7375
Grades: PK-8
| 5 students
4346 440th Rd
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 232-4517
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 232-4517
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
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 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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