For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 324 students in Tecumseh, NE (there are 1 private school, serving 22 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Tecumseh, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in Tecumseh, NE are Johnson Co Central El-tecumseh and Johnson Co Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tecumseh, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Tecumseh have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Tecumseh, NE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Johnson Co Central El-tecumseh
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
358 N 6th
Tecumseh, NE 68450
(402) 335-3320
Tecumseh, NE 68450
(402) 335-3320
Gr: PK-3 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Johnson Co Central High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
358 N 6th
Tecumseh, NE 68450
(402) 335-3328
Tecumseh, NE 68450
(402) 335-3328
Gr: 9-12 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Tecumseh, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
358 N 6th St Box 338
Tecumseh, NE 68450
(402) 335-3320
Tecumseh, NE 68450
(402) 335-3320
Gr: PK-6 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
358 N 6th Box 338
Tecumseh, NE 68450
(402) 335-3328
Tecumseh, NE 68450
(402) 335-3328
Gr: 7-12 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Tecumseh, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in Tecumseh, NE include Johnson Co Central El-tecumseh and Johnson Co Central High School.
How many public schools are located in Tecumseh?
2 public schools are located in Tecumseh.
What percentage of students in Tecumseh go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Tecumseh are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Tecumseh?
Tecumseh public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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