For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 292 students in Hitchcock County, NE.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Hitchcock County, NE is Hitchcock Co 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 73% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 60%), 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 10% 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 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Hitchcock County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hitchcock Co Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
712 Arizona
Culbertson, NE 69024
(308) 278-2131
Culbertson, NE 69024
(308) 278-2131
Gr: PK-6 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
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 Hitchcock Co 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 40% (majority Hispanic).
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