For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 292 students in Hitchcock County, NE.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hitchcock County, NE are Palisade Attendance Center, Hitchcock Co Elementary School and Stratton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hitchcock County, NE public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hitchcock County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% 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 Hitchcock County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Palisade Attendance Center
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
206 N Reynolds
Palisade, NE 69040
(308) 285-3232
Palisade, NE 69040
(308) 285-3232
Grades: PK-5
| 101 students
Rank: #22.
Hitchcock Co Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
712 Arizona
Culbertson, NE 69024
(308) 278-2131
Culbertson, NE 69024
(308) 278-2131
Grades: PK-6
| 173 students
Rank: #33.
Stratton Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
605 Bailey St
Stratton, NE 69043
(308) 276-2281
Stratton, NE 69043
(308) 276-2281
Grades: PK-6
| 18 students
Hitchcock County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
712 Arizona St Box 128
Culbertson, NE 69024
(308) 278-2131
Culbertson, NE 69024
(308) 278-2131
Grades: 7-12
| 77 students
605 Bailey Box 324
Stratton, NE 69043
(308) 276-2281
Stratton, NE 69043
(308) 276-2281
Grades: PK-6
| 83 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Hitchcock County, NE?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hitchcock County, NE include Palisade Attendance Center, Hitchcock Co Elementary School and Stratton Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hitchcock County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Hitchcock County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hitchcock County?
Hitchcock 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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