For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 187 students in Henderson, NE.
The top ranked public elementary school in Henderson, NE is Heartland Community Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Henderson, NE public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Henderson have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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 Henderson, NE (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Heartland Community Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1501 Front St
Henderson, NE 68371
(402) 723-4434
Henderson, NE 68371
(402) 723-4434
Grades: PK-6
| 187 students
Henderson, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1501 Front St Po Box 626
Henderson, NE 68371
(402) 723-4434
Henderson, NE 68371
(402) 723-4434
Grades: 9-12
| 137 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Henderson, NE?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Henderson, NE include Heartland Community Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Henderson?
1 public elementary schools are located in Henderson.
What is the racial composition of students in Henderson?
Henderson public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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