For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 286 students in Red Cloud, NE.
The top ranked public schools in Red Cloud, NE are Red Cloud Elementary School and Red Cloud High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Red Cloud, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Red Cloud have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Red Cloud, NE (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Red Cloud Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
334 N Cherry
Red Cloud, NE 68970
(402) 746-3413
Red Cloud, NE 68970
(402) 746-3413
Grades: PK-6
| 177 students
Rank: #22.
Red Cloud High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
121 W 7th Ave
Red Cloud, NE 68970
(402) 746-2818
Red Cloud, NE 68970
(402) 746-2818
Grades: 7-12
| 109 students
Red Cloud, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
334 North Cherry St
Red Cloud, NE 68970
(402) 746-2301
Red Cloud, NE 68970
(402) 746-2301
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Red Cloud, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Red Cloud, NE include Red Cloud Elementary School and Red Cloud High School.
How many public schools are located in Red Cloud?
2 public schools are located in Red Cloud.
What is the racial composition of students in Red Cloud?
Red Cloud public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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