For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 542 students in Hershey, NE.
The top ranked public schools in Hershey, NE are Hershey Elementary School and Hershey High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hershey, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Hershey have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ in Hershey, NE (2025-26)
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 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Hershey High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 S Lincoln
Hershey, NE 69143
(308) 368-5573
Hershey, NE 69143
(308) 368-5573
Gr: 7-12 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Hershey, Nebraska 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (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 schools in Hershey, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Hershey, NE include Hershey Elementary School and Hershey High School.
How many public schools are located in Hershey?
2 public schools are located in Hershey.
What is the racial composition of students in Hershey?
Hershey public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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