For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 542 students in Hershey, NE.
The top ranked public schools in Hershey, NE are Hershey Elementary School and Hershey High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hershey, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Hershey have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hershey, NE (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hershey Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 S Lincoln
Hershey, NE 69143
(308) 368-5572
Hershey, NE 69143
(308) 368-5572
Grades: PK-6
| 303 students
Rank: #22.
Hershey High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 S Lincoln
Hershey, NE 69143
(308) 368-5573
Hershey, NE 69143
(308) 368-5573
Grades: 7-12
| 239 students
Hershey, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
301 S Lincoln Box 369
Hershey, NE 69143
(308) 368-5573
Hershey, NE 69143
(308) 368-5573
Grades: 7-12
| 253 students
Po Box 39
Hershey, NE 69143
(308) 532-0331
Hershey, NE 69143
(308) 532-0331
Grades: PK-8
| 12 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hershey, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Hershey, NE include Hershey Elementary School and Hershey High School.
How many public schools are located in Hershey?
2 public schools are located in Hershey.
What is the racial composition of students in Hershey?
Hershey public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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