For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 894 students in Richardson County, NE.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Richardson County, NE are Htrs Elementary School, Falls City South Elementary School and Htrs Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richardson County, NE public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Richardson County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Richardson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Htrs Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
810 Central Ave
Humboldt, NE 68376
(402) 862-2151
Humboldt, NE 68376
(402) 862-2151
Grades: PK-5
| 160 students
Rank: #22.
Falls City South Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Fulton St
Falls City, NE 68355
(402) 245-4067
Falls City, NE 68355
(402) 245-4067
Grades: 3-5
| 173 students
Rank: #33.
Htrs Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
810 Central Ave
Humboldt, NE 68376
(402) 862-2151
Humboldt, NE 68376
(402) 862-2151
Grades: 6-8
| 57 students
Rank: #44.
Falls City Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1415 Morton St
Falls City, NE 68355
(402) 245-3455
Falls City, NE 68355
(402) 245-3455
Grades: 6-8
| 171 students
Rank: n/an/a
2500 Chase St
Falls City, NE 68355
(402) 245-2712
Falls City, NE 68355
(402) 245-2712
Grades: PK-2
| 333 students
Richardson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Behaviorally Disordered (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
810 Central Avenue
Humboldt, NE 68376
(402) 274-4354
Humboldt, NE 68376
(402) 274-4354
Grades: PK-9
| n/a students
Box 128
Dawson, NE 68337
(402) 855-2645
Dawson, NE 68337
(402) 855-2645
Grades: PK-6
| 67 students
511 Nemaha Box 128
Dawson, NE 68337
(402) 855-2645
Dawson, NE 68337
(402) 855-2645
Grades: 7-12
| 80 students
810 Central Ave
Humboldt, NE 68376
(402) 862-2151
Humboldt, NE 68376
(402) 862-2151
Grades: 9-12
| 115 students
Rr 3 Box 326
Falls City, NE 68355
(402) 245-4889
Falls City, NE 68355
(402) 245-4889
Grades: PK-8
| 13 students
1000 Fulton St
Falls City, NE 68355
(402) 245-4889
Falls City, NE 68355
(402) 245-4889
Grades: PK-8
| 10 students
71829 642 Blvd
Stella, NE 68442
(402) 883-2600
Stella, NE 68442
(402) 883-2600
Grades: PK-6
| 55 students
71829 642 Blvd
Stella, NE 68442
(402) 883-2400
Stella, NE 68442
(402) 883-2400
Grades: 7-12
| 60 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Richardson County, NE?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Richardson County, NE include Htrs Elementary School, Falls City South Elementary School and Htrs Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Richardson County?
5 public elementary schools are located in Richardson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Richardson County?
Richardson County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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