For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 1,663 students in Hamilton County, NE (there are 1 private school, serving 6 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Hamilton County, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Hamilton County, NE are Aurora Elementary School, Giltner High School and Hampton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hamilton County, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 48% statewide average). Schools in Hamilton County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hamilton County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Aurora Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 H St
Aurora, NE 68818
(402) 694-3167
Aurora, NE 68818
(402) 694-3167
Grades: PK-5
| 500 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Giltner High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
#2 West 6th Rd
Giltner, NE 68841
(402) 849-2238
Giltner, NE 68841
(402) 849-2238
Grades: 7-12
| 100 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Hampton Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
458 5th St
Hampton, NE 68843
(402) 725-3116
Hampton, NE 68843
(402) 725-3116
Grades: PK-6
| 106 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Hampton High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
458 5th St
Hampton, NE 68843
(402) 725-3116
Hampton, NE 68843
(402) 725-3116
Grades: 7-12
| 82 students
Rank: #55.
Aurora Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 L St
Aurora, NE 68818
(402) 694-6915
Aurora, NE 68818
(402) 694-6915
Grades: 6-8
| 281 students
Rank: #66.
Aurora High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 M St
Aurora, NE 68818
(402) 694-6968
Aurora, NE 68818
(402) 694-6968
Grades: 9-12
| 382 students
Rank: #77.
Giltner Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
#2 West 6th Rd
Giltner, NE 68841
(402) 849-2238
Giltner, NE 68841
(402) 849-2238
Grades: PK-6
| 145 students
Hamilton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
418 3rd St Box 45
Hordville, NE 68846
(402) 757-3351
Hordville, NE 68846
(402) 757-3351
Grades: PK-6
| 46 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hamilton County, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Hamilton County, NE include Aurora Elementary School, Giltner High School and Hampton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Hamilton County, NE?
8 public schools are located in Hamilton County, NE.
What percentage of students in Hamilton County, NE go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Hamilton County, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hamilton County, NE?
Hamilton County, NE public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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