For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 176 students in Henderson, NE.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Henderson, NE is Heartland Community Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Henderson, NE public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Henderson have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% 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 Henderson, NE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Heartland Community Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1501 Front St
Henderson, NE 68371
(402) 723-4434
Henderson, NE 68371
(402) 723-4434
Gr: PK-6 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Henderson, NE?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Henderson, NE include Heartland Community Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Henderson?
1 public elementary schools are located in Henderson.
What is the racial composition of students in Henderson?
Henderson public elementary schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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