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Best Richardson County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,200 students in Richardson County, NE (there are 1 private school, serving 272 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in Richardson County, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Richardson County, NE are Htrs Middle School, Htrs Elementary 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 59% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Richardson County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Richardson County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Htrs Middle School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
810 Central Ave
Humboldt, NE 68376
(402) 862-2151
Gr: 6-8 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Htrs Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
810 Central Ave
Humboldt, NE 68376
(402) 862-2151
Gr: PK-5 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Falls City South Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Fulton St
Falls City, NE 68355
(402) 245-4067
Gr: 3-5 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Falls City Middle School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1415 Morton St
Falls City, NE 68355
(402) 245-3455
Gr: 6-8 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Htrs High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
810 Central Ave
Humboldt, NE 68376
(402) 862-2151
Gr: 9-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #66.
Falls City Senior High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 Fulton
Falls City, NE 68355
(402) 245-2116
Gr: 9-12 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
Falls City North Elementary School
2500 Chase St
Falls City, NE 68355
(402) 245-2712
Gr: PK-2 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

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 Middle School, Htrs Elementary 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?
81% of all K-12 students in Richardson County are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Richardson County?
Richardson County public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

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