Best Public Elementary Schools in Adams County (2026)

Best Adams County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 2,945 students in Adams County, NE.

The top-ranked public elementary schools in Adams County, NE are Adams Central Elementary School, Kenesaw Elementary School and Hawthorne Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Adams County, NE public elementary schools have an score of 53% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 60%), and score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Adams County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Adams County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Adams Central Elementary School

(Math: 76% | Reading: 59%)
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Top 20%

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975 S Adams Central Ave
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 463-0040

Gr: PK-6 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Rank: #22.

Kenesaw Elementary School

(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
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110 N 5th Ave
Kenesaw, NE 68956
(402) 752-3215

Gr: PK-6 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Rank: #33.

Hawthorne Elementary School

(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
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2200 W 9th St
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 461-7540

Gr: PK-5 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%

Rank: #44.

Hastings Middle School

(Math: 52% | Reading: 41%)
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201 N Marian Road
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 461-7520

Gr: 6-8 | 773 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%

Rank: #55.

Raymond A Watson Elementary School

(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
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1720 N Crane
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 461-7593

Gr: PK-5 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%

Rank: #66.

Longfellow Elementary School

(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
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828 N Hastings Ave
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 461-7584

Gr: PK-5 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 41%

Rank: #77.

Alcott Elementary School

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
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313 N Cedar
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 461-7580

Gr: PK-5 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%

Rank: #88.

Lincoln Elementary School

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
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720 S Franklin
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 461-7589

Gr: PK-5 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 47%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Adams County, NE

Adams County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Adams County Early Learning Center (Closed 2023)

123 Marian Rd
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 462-4187

Gr: PK

Adams County Preschool Center Base Ii (Closed 2004)

123 Marian Rd
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 462-4187

Gr: PK | 13 students Minority enrollment: 8%

Adams County Preschool Center Base Iii (Closed 2004)

123 Marian Rd
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 462-4187

Gr: PK | 13 students Minority enrollment: 8%

Ayr 91��ý (Closed 2023)

1270 S First St Box 91
Ayr, NE 68925
(402) 463-8844

Gr: PK-6 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Ayr School (Closed 2013)

1270 South First St
Ayr, NE 68925
(402) 463-8844

Gr: PK-6 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

East Elementary School (Closed 2023)

1970 E 12th St
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 463-6107

Gr: PK-6 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Holstein 91��ý (Closed 2023)

9625 S Holstein Box 98
Holstein, NE 68950
(402) 756-5151

Gr: PK-8 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Juniata Elementary School (Closed 2023)

512 N Brass Ave
Juniata, NE 68955
(402) 751-2245

Gr: PK-6 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Life Skills Program (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

1117 E South St, Po Box 2047
Hastings, NE 68902
(402) 463-5611

Gr: PK-12

Morton Elementary School (Closed 2023)

731 N Baltimore
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 461-7545

Gr: PK-5 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1

Rising Star 91��ý (Closed 2006)

9765 W Lochland Rd
Juniata, NE 68955
(402) 751-2438

Gr: PK-6 | 9 students

Tri-view School (Closed 2013)

1300 East Lochland Rd
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 463-8326

Gr: PK-6 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1

Wallace Elementary School (Closed 2023)

2975 S Baltimore Ave
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 463-5090

Gr: PK-6 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

West Hastings High School (Closed 2023)

4200 2nd St
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 460-3111

Gr: 9-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 71%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Adams County, NE?

The top-ranked public elementary schools in Adams County, NE include Adams Central Elementary School, Kenesaw Elementary School and Hawthorne Elementary School.

How many public elementary schools are located in Adams County?

8 public elementary schools are located in Adams County.

What is the racial composition of students in Adams County?

Adams County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Which public elementary schools in Adams County are often viewed compared to one another?