For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 967 students in Cozad, NE.
The top-ranked public schools in Cozad, NE are Cozad Middle School, Cozad Elementary School and Cozad High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cozad, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Cozad have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Cozad, NE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cozad Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1810 Meridian Ave
Cozad, NE 69130
(308) 784-2746
Cozad, NE 69130
(308) 784-2746
Gr: 6-8 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Cozad Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
420 East 14th Street
Cozad, NE 69130
(308) 784-3462
Cozad, NE 69130
(308) 784-3462
Gr: PK-5 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Cozad High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1710 Meridian Ave
Cozad, NE 69130
(308) 784-2744
Cozad, NE 69130
(308) 784-2744
Gr: 9-12 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
420 West 14th Street
Cozad, NE 69130
(308) 784-3381
Cozad, NE 69130
(308) 784-3381
Gr: PK | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Cozad, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
808 Ave D
Cozad, NE 69130
(308) 784-2154
Cozad, NE 69130
(308) 784-2154
Gr: K-6 | 143 students Minority enrollment: 22%
Cozad Alternative Ed Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1910 Meridian Ave
Cozad, NE 69130
(308) 784-2745
Cozad, NE 69130
(308) 784-2745
76398 Road 421
Cozad, NE 69130
(308) 784-3573
Cozad, NE 69130
(308) 784-3573
Gr: PK-8 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
75885 Road 428
Cozad, NE 69130
(308) 324-2829
Cozad, NE 69130
(308) 324-2829
Gr: PK-8 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
75795 Hwy 21
Cozad, NE 69130
(308) 784-2741
Cozad, NE 69130
(308) 784-2741
Gr: PK-8 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Cozad, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in Cozad, NE include Cozad Middle School, Cozad Elementary School and Cozad High School.
How many public schools are located in Cozad?
4 public schools are located in Cozad.
What is the racial composition of students in Cozad?
Cozad public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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