For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 89 students in Hayes Center, NE.
The top ranked public elementary school in Hayes Center, NE is Hayes Center Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hayes Center, NE public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hayes Center have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Hayes Center, NE (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hayes Center Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
318 Daniels Ave
Hayes Center, NE 69032
(308) 286-5601
Hayes Center, NE 69032
(308) 286-5601
Gr: PK-6 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Hayes Center, NE?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hayes Center, NE include Hayes Center Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hayes Center?
1 public elementary schools are located in Hayes Center.
What is the racial composition of students in Hayes Center?
Hayes Center public elementary schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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