For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 540 students in Sheridan County, NE.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Sheridan County, NE are Hay Springs Middle School, Hay Springs Elementary School and Gordon-rushville Elem-gordon. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sheridan County, NE public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Sheridan County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Sheridan County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hay Springs Middle School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
407 N Baker St
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 638-4434
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 638-4434
Gr: 6-8 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Hay Springs Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
407 N Baker St
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 638-4434
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 638-4434
Gr: PK-5 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Gordon-rushville Elem-gordon
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 W Second
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-0216
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-0216
Gr: PK-5 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
Gordon-rushville Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
310 Sprague
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 327-2491
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 327-2491
Gr: 6-8 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #55.
Gordon-rushville Ele-rushville
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 Sprague
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 327-2491
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 327-2491
Gr: PK-5 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Sheridan County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
650 Antelope Rd
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 638-7393
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 638-7393
Gr: PK-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Hc 56 Box 20 B
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 638-7375
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 638-7375
Gr: PK-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Hc 65 Box 41
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 327-2721
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 327-2721
Gr: PK-8 | 1 student
Rr 1 Box 135
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-0113
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-0113
Gr: PK-8 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rr 1
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-0113
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-0113
Gr: PK-8 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Po Box 55
Ellsworth, NE 69340
(308) 762-4030
Ellsworth, NE 69340
(308) 762-4030
Gr: PK-8 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Hc 81 Box 62
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 862-4246
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 862-4246
Gr: PK-8 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
7773 370th Trail, Po Box 530
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 862-4246
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 862-4246
Gr: PK-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
7412 State Hwy 27
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-0547
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-0547
Gr: PK-8 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Hc 69 Box 19
Lakeside, NE 69351
(308) 327-2326
Lakeside, NE 69351
(308) 327-2326
Gr: PK-8 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
1669 330th Trail
Ellsworth, NE 69340
(308) 282-1071
Ellsworth, NE 69340
(308) 282-1071
Gr: PK-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
500 W Second Po Box 530
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-0216
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-0216
Gr: PK-6 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
810 N Oak St Box 530
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-1322
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-1322
Gr: 9-12 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
401 Sprague Box 590
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 327-2491
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 327-2491
Gr: 6-8 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Hc 84 Box 94
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-0793
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-0793
Gr: PK-8 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Hc 84
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-0793
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-0793
Gr: PK-8 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Hc 91 Box 28 A
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-1111
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-1111
Gr: PK-8 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
3144 Charlton St, Po Box 530
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 762-3723
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 762-3723
Gr: PK-8 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
200 S Green St, Po Box 530
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 684-3372
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 684-3372
Gr: PK-8 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Hc 65 Box 8
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 327-2885
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 327-2885
Gr: PK-8 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
401 Sprague Box 590
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 327-2448
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 327-2448
Gr: PK-8 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
401 Sprague Box 590
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 327-2491
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 327-2491
Gr: PK-6 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
310 E 4th St Box 590
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 327-2682
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 327-2682
Gr: 4-8 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Hc 84 Box 67
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-1561
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-1561
Gr: PK-8 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Hc 84
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-1561
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-1561
Gr: PK-8 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Sheridan County, NE?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Sheridan County, NE include Hay Springs Middle School, Hay Springs Elementary School and Gordon-rushville Elem-gordon.
How many public elementary schools are located in Sheridan County?
5 public elementary schools are located in Sheridan County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sheridan County?
Sheridan County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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