For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,180 students in Richardson County, NE (there are 1 private school, serving 222 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in Richardson County, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Richardson County, NE are Htrs Elementary School, Htrs High School and Falls City South Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richardson County, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Richardson County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Richardson County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Htrs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
810 Central Ave
Humboldt, NE 68376
(402) 862-2151
Humboldt, NE 68376
(402) 862-2151
Grades: PK-5
| 165 students
Rank: #22.
Htrs High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
810 Central Ave
Humboldt, NE 68376
(402) 862-2151
Humboldt, NE 68376
(402) 862-2151
Grades: 9-12
| 73 students
Rank: #33.
Falls City South Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Fulton St
Falls City, NE 68355
(402) 245-4067
Falls City, NE 68355
(402) 245-4067
Grades: 3-5
| 175 students
Rank: #44.
Htrs Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
810 Central Ave
Humboldt, NE 68376
(402) 862-2151
Humboldt, NE 68376
(402) 862-2151
Grades: 6-8
| 62 students
Rank: #55.
Falls City Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1415 Morton St
Falls City, NE 68355
(402) 245-3455
Falls City, NE 68355
(402) 245-3455
Grades: 6-8
| 174 students
Rank: #66.
Falls City Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Fulton
Falls City, NE 68355
(402) 245-2116
Falls City, NE 68355
(402) 245-2116
Grades: 9-12
| 236 students
Rank: n/an/a
Falls City North Elementary School
Magnet School
2500 Chase St
Falls City, NE 68355
(402) 245-2712
Falls City, NE 68355
(402) 245-2712
Grades: PK-2
| 295 students
Richardson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Behaviorally Disordered (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
810 Central Avenue
Humboldt, NE 68376
(402) 274-4354
Humboldt, NE 68376
(402) 274-4354
Grades: PK-9
| n/a students
Box 128
Dawson, NE 68337
(402) 855-2645
Dawson, NE 68337
(402) 855-2645
Grades: PK-6
| 67 students
511 Nemaha Box 128
Dawson, NE 68337
(402) 855-2645
Dawson, NE 68337
(402) 855-2645
Grades: 7-12
| 80 students
810 Central Ave
Humboldt, NE 68376
(402) 862-2151
Humboldt, NE 68376
(402) 862-2151
Grades: 9-12
| 115 students
Rr 3 Box 326
Falls City, NE 68355
(402) 245-4889
Falls City, NE 68355
(402) 245-4889
Grades: PK-8
| 13 students
1000 Fulton St
Falls City, NE 68355
(402) 245-4889
Falls City, NE 68355
(402) 245-4889
Grades: PK-8
| 10 students
71829 642 Blvd
Stella, NE 68442
(402) 883-2600
Stella, NE 68442
(402) 883-2600
Grades: PK-6
| 55 students
71829 642 Blvd
Stella, NE 68442
(402) 883-2400
Stella, NE 68442
(402) 883-2400
Grades: 7-12
| 60 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Richardson County, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Richardson County, NE include Htrs Elementary School, Htrs High School and Falls City South Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Richardson County?
7 public schools are located in Richardson County.
What percentage of students in Richardson County go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Richardson County are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Richardson County?
Richardson County public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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