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Best Richardson County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 894 students in Richardson County, NE.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Richardson County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary 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: 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 elementary schools in Richardson County, NE?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Richardson County, NE include Htrs Middle School, Htrs Elementary School and Falls City South Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Richardson County?
5 public elementary schools are located in Richardson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Richardson County?
Richardson County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

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