For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 140 students in Grant County, NE.
The top-ranked public schools in Grant County, NE are Hyannis Elementary School and Hyannis High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grant County, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Grant County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Grant County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hyannis Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
332 E Hwy 2
Hyannis, NE 69350
(308) 458-2202
Hyannis, NE 69350
(308) 458-2202
Gr: PK-6 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
Hyannis High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
332 East Hwy 2
Hyannis, NE 69350
(308) 458-2202
Hyannis, NE 69350
(308) 458-2202
Gr: 7-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Grant County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
203 W Hill Box 127
Ashby, NE 69333
(308) 577-6362
Ashby, NE 69333
(308) 577-6362
Gr: PK-6 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
29679 Carver Rd
Whitman, NE 69366
(308) 544-6457
Whitman, NE 69366
(308) 544-6457
Gr: PK-8 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
204 S Corrothers Box 103
Whitman, NE 69366
(308) 544-6458
Whitman, NE 69366
(308) 544-6458
Gr: PK-6 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
45859 Jeary Dr
Hyannis, NE 69350
(308) 458-2378
Hyannis, NE 69350
(308) 458-2378
Gr: PK-6 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
31287 Able Road
Whitman, NE 69366
(308) 544-6557
Whitman, NE 69366
(308) 544-6557
Gr: PK-6 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
East Hwy 2 Box 286
Hyannis, NE 69350
(308) 458-2202
Hyannis, NE 69350
(308) 458-2202
Gr: 7-12 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Grant County, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in Grant County, NE include Hyannis Elementary School and Hyannis High School.
How many public schools are located in Grant County?
2 public schools are located in Grant County.
What is the racial composition of students in Grant County?
Grant County public schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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