Top 5 Best Hamilton County Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 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, Hampton Elementary School and Aurora Middle 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 54% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 47% 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 37% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Hamilton County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Aurora Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
300 H St
Aurora, NE 68818
(402) 694-6923
Grades: PK-5
| 513 students
Rank: #22.
Hampton Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
458 5th St
Hampton, NE 68843
(402) 725-3116
Grades: PK-6
| 110 students
Rank: #33.
Aurora Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
300 L St
Aurora, NE 68818
(402) 694-6923
Grades: 6-8
| 269 students
Rank: #44.
Giltner Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
#2 West 6th Rd
Giltner, NE 68841
(402) 849-2238
Grades: PK-6
| 152 students
Rank: #55.
Aurora High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
300 M St
Aurora, NE 68818
(402) 694-6923
Grades: 9-12
| 374 students
Rank: #66.
Hampton High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
458 5th St
Hampton, NE 68843
(402) 725-3116
Grades: 7-12
| 81 students
Rank: #77.
Giltner High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
#2 West 6th Rd
Giltner, NE 68841
(402) 849-2238
Grades: 7-12
| 94 students
Rank: n/an/a
Aurora Preschool
409 J Street
Aurora, NE 68818
(402) 694-6923
Grades: PK
| 70 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Hamilton County, NE

Hamilton County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
558 5th St
Hampton, NE 68843
(402) 725-3285
Grades: PK
| 17 students
418 3rd St Box 45
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, Hampton Elementary School and Aurora Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Hamilton County?
8 public schools are located in Hamilton County.
What percentage of students in Hamilton County go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Hamilton County are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hamilton County?
Hamilton County public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

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