For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 114 students in Thomas County, NE.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Thomas County, NE are Elementary School At Halsey and Thedford Elementary Attendance Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Thomas County, NE public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Thomas County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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 Thomas County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elementary School At Halsey
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
408 Hwy 2
Halsey, NE 69142
(308) 533-2204
Halsey, NE 69142
(308) 533-2204
Gr: PK-6 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Thedford Elementary Attendance Center
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
407 Court
Thedford, NE 69166
(308) 645-2214
Thedford, NE 69166
(308) 645-2214
Gr: PK-6 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Thomas County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Hc 58
Thedford, NE 69166
(308) 748-2258
Thedford, NE 69166
(308) 748-2258
Gr: PK-6 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
407 Court Box 248
Thedford, NE 69166
(308) 645-2214
Thedford, NE 69166
(308) 645-2214
Gr: PK-6 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Thomas County, NE?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Thomas County, NE include Elementary School At Halsey and Thedford Elementary Attendance Center.
How many public elementary schools are located in Thomas County?
2 public elementary schools are located in Thomas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Thomas County?
Thomas County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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