For the 2026 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 Public Schools in Hershey, NE (2026)
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 Public Schools (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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