For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,803 students in 68901, NE.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 68901, NE are Adams Central Elementary School, Hawthorne Elementary School and Hastings Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 68901 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in 68901, NE have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best 68901, NE Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Adams Central Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
975 S Adams Central Ave
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 463-0040
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 463-0040
Gr: PK-6 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Hawthorne Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2200 W 9th St
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 461-7540
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 461-7540
Gr: PK-5 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Hastings Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
201 N Marian Road
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 461-7520
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 461-7520
Gr: 6-8 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Raymond A Watson Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1720 N Crane
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 461-7593
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 461-7593
Gr: PK-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #55.
Longfellow Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
828 N Hastings Ave
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 461-7584
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 461-7584
Gr: PK-5 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #66.
Alcott Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
313 N Cedar
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 461-7580
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 461-7580
Gr: PK-5 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #77.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
720 S Franklin
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 461-7589
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 461-7589
Gr: PK-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 68901, NE?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 68901, NE include Adams Central Elementary School, Hawthorne Elementary School and Hastings Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 68901?
7 public elementary schools are located in 68901.
What is the racial composition of students in 68901?
68901 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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