Top 3 Best Johnson County Public Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 483 students in Johnson County, NE.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Johnson County, NE are Johnson Co Central El-tecumseh, Johnson Co Central Elem-cook and Sterling Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Johnson County, NE public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Johnson County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Best Johnson County Public Elementary Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Johnson Co Central El-tecumseh
Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
358 N 6th
Tecumseh, NE 68450
(402) 335-3320
Grades: PK-3
| 144 students
Rank: #22.
Johnson Co Central Elem-cook
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
407 N 1st St
Cook, NE 68329
(402) 864-4181
Grades: PK-5
| 83 students
Rank: #33.
Sterling Elementary School
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
250 Main St
Sterling, NE 68443
(402) 866-4761
Grades: PK-6
| 129 students
Rank: #44.
Johnson Co Central Middle School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
407 N 1st St
Cook, NE 68392
(402) 864-4181
Grades: 6-8
| 127 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Johnson County, NE

Johnson County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
407 N 1st Po Box 255
Cook, NE 68329
(402) 864-2024
Grades: PK-6
| 109 students
475 Jefferson Po Box 8
Elk Creek, NE 68348
(402) 877-2175
Grades: PK-8
| 10 students
407 N 1st Po Box 255
Cook, NE 68329
(402) 864-4171
Grades: 7-12
| 103 students
250 Main St, Box 39
Sterling, NE 68443
(402) 866-4761
Grades: 6-8
| 44 students
358 N 6th St Box 338
Tecumseh, NE 68450
(402) 335-3320
Grades: PK-6
| 210 students
358 N 6th Box 338
Tecumseh, NE 68450
(402) 335-3328
Grades: 7-12
| 211 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Johnson County, NE?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Johnson County, NE include Johnson Co Central El-tecumseh, Johnson Co Central Elem-cook and Sterling Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Johnson County, NE?
4 public elementary schools are located in Johnson County, NE.
What is the racial composition of students in Johnson County, NE?
Johnson County, NE public elementary schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

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