For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 188 students in Hampton, NE (there are , serving 6 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Hampton, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in Hampton, NE are Hampton Elementary School and Hampton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hampton, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Hampton have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hampton, NE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hampton Elementary School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
458 5th St
Hampton, NE 68843
(402) 725-3116
Hampton, NE 68843
(402) 725-3116
Gr: PK-6 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Hampton High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
458 5th St
Hampton, NE 68843
(402) 725-3116
Hampton, NE 68843
(402) 725-3116
Gr: 7-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Hampton, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
558 5th St
Hampton, NE 68843
(402) 725-3285
Hampton, NE 68843
(402) 725-3285
Gr: PK | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Hampton, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in Hampton, NE include Hampton Elementary School and Hampton High School.
How many public schools are located in Hampton?
2 public schools are located in Hampton.
What percentage of students in Hampton go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Hampton are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hampton?
Hampton public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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