Best Hooker County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 112 students in Hooker County, NE.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hooker County, NE are Mullen Elementary School and Mullen Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hooker County, NE public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 85% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hooker County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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 Hooker County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mullen Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
106 N E 2nd St
Mullen, NE 69152
(308) 546-2292
Gr: PK-5 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Mullen Middle School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
404 N Blaine
Mullen, NE 69152
(308) 546-2223
Gr: 6-8 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Hooker County, NE?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hooker County, NE include Mullen Elementary School and Mullen Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hooker County?
2 public elementary schools are located in Hooker County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hooker County?
Hooker County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

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