For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,043 students in Hamilton County, NE.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hamilton County, NE are Hampton Elementary School, Aurora Elementary School and Giltner Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hamilton County, NE public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hamilton 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 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Hamilton County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hampton Elementary School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
458 5th St
Hampton, NE 68843
(402) 725-3116
Hampton, NE 68843
(402) 725-3116
Gr: PK-6 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Aurora Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 H St
Aurora, NE 68818
(402) 694-6923
Aurora, NE 68818
(402) 694-6923
Gr: PK-5 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Giltner Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
#2 West 6th Rd
Giltner, NE 68841
(402) 849-2238
Giltner, NE 68841
(402) 849-2238
Gr: PK-6 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
Aurora Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 L St
Aurora, NE 68818
(402) 694-6923
Aurora, NE 68818
(402) 694-6923
Gr: 6-8 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Hamilton County, NE?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hamilton County, NE include Hampton Elementary School, Aurora Elementary School and Giltner Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hamilton County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Hamilton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hamilton County?
Hamilton 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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