For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 307 students in Humphrey, NE (there are , serving 232 private students). 57% of all K-12 students in Humphrey, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in Humphrey, NE are Humphrey Elementary School and Humphrey Jr-sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Humphrey, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Humphrey have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Humphrey, NE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Humphrey Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
405 South 7th Street
Humphrey, NE 68642
(402) 923-1230
Humphrey, NE 68642
(402) 923-1230
Gr: PK-6 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Humphrey Jr-sr High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
405 South 7th Street
Humphrey, NE 68642
(402) 923-1230
Humphrey, NE 68642
(402) 923-1230
Gr: 7-12 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Humphrey, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
405 S 7th Box 278
Humphrey, NE 68642
(402) 923-1230
Humphrey, NE 68642
(402) 923-1230
Gr: PK-6 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Humphrey, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in Humphrey, NE include Humphrey Elementary School and Humphrey Jr-sr High School.
How many public schools are located in Humphrey?
2 public schools are located in Humphrey.
What percentage of students in Humphrey go to public school?
57% of all K-12 students in Humphrey are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Humphrey?
Humphrey public schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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