For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 298 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 49% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), 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 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Red Cloud, NE (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Red Cloud Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
334 N Cherry
Red Cloud, NE 68970
(402) 746-3413
Red Cloud, NE 68970
(402) 746-3413
Gr: PK-6 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Red Cloud High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
121 W 7th Ave
Red Cloud, NE 68970
(402) 746-2818
Red Cloud, NE 68970
(402) 746-2818
Gr: 7-12 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Red Cloud, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
334 North Cherry St
Red Cloud, NE 68970
(402) 746-2301
Red Cloud, NE 68970
(402) 746-2301
Gr: PK
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 39% (majority Hispanic).
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