For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 300 students in Hershey, NE.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Hershey, NE is Hershey Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hershey, NE public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hershey have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Hershey, NE (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hershey Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 S Lincoln
Hershey, NE 69143
(308) 368-5572
Hershey, NE 69143
(308) 368-5572
Gr: PK-6 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Hershey, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
301 S Lincoln Box 369
Hershey, NE 69143
(308) 368-5573
Hershey, NE 69143
(308) 368-5573
Gr: 7-12 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Po Box 39
Hershey, NE 69143
(308) 532-0331
Hershey, NE 69143
(308) 532-0331
Gr: PK-8 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Hershey, NE?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hershey, NE include Hershey Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hershey?
1 public elementary schools are located in Hershey.
What is the racial composition of students in Hershey?
Hershey public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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