For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,043 students in Hamilton County, NE.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hamilton County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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 Hamilton County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Aurora Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 H St
Aurora, NE 68818
(402) 694-6923
Aurora, NE 68818
(402) 694-6923
Grades: PK-5
| 516 students
Rank: #22.
Hampton Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
458 5th St
Hampton, NE 68843
(402) 725-3116
Hampton, NE 68843
(402) 725-3116
Grades: PK-6
| 115 students
Rank: #33.
Aurora Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 L St
Aurora, NE 68818
(402) 694-6923
Aurora, NE 68818
(402) 694-6923
Grades: 6-8
| 265 students
Rank: #44.
Giltner Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
#2 West 6th Rd
Giltner, NE 68841
(402) 849-2238
Giltner, NE 68841
(402) 849-2238
Grades: PK-6
| 147 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 elementary schools in Hamilton County, NE?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hamilton County, NE include Aurora Elementary School, Hampton Elementary School and Aurora Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hamilton County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Hamilton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hamilton County?
Hamilton County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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