For the 2024 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 3,953 students in Cass County, NE (there are 2 private schools, serving 249 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Cass County, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Cass County, NE are Elmwood-murdock Elementary School, Weeping Water High School and Elmwood-murdock Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cass County, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 48% statewide average). Schools in Cass County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Cass County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elmwood-murdock Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
400 West F St
Elmwood, NE 68349
(402) 994-2125
Elmwood, NE 68349
(402) 994-2125
Grades: PK-6
| 328 students
Rank: #22.
Weeping Water High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
204 West O
Weeping Water, NE 68463
(402) 267-4265
Weeping Water, NE 68463
(402) 267-4265
Grades: 9-12
| 99 students
Rank: #33.
Elmwood-murdock Jr/sr High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 Wyoming St
Murdock, NE 68407
(402) 867-2341
Murdock, NE 68407
(402) 867-2341
Grades: 7-12
| 174 students
Rank: #44.
Conestoga Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
104 E High St
Murray, NE 68409
(402) 235-2341
Murray, NE 68409
(402) 235-2341
Grades: PK-6
| 400 students
Rank: #55.
Louisville High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
202 W 3rd
Louisville, NE 68037
(402) 234-3585
Louisville, NE 68037
(402) 234-3585
Grades: 9-12
| 179 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Eagle Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 S 1st St
Eagle, NE 68347
(402) 781-2210
Eagle, NE 68347
(402) 781-2210
Grades: PK-5
| 293 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Louisville Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
202 W 3rd
Louisville, NE 68037
(402) 234-4215
Louisville, NE 68037
(402) 234-4215
Grades: PK-5
| 339 students
Rank: #88.
Conestoga Jr/sr High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8404 42nd St
Murray, NE 68409
(402) 235-2271
Murray, NE 68409
(402) 235-2271
Grades: 7-12
| 298 students
Rank: #99.
Plattsmouth Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1724 8th Ave
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
(402) 296-4173
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
(402) 296-4173
Grades: PK-4
| 455 students
Rank: #1010.
Weeping Water Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
204 West O
Weeping Water, NE 68463
(402) 267-2435
Weeping Water, NE 68463
(402) 267-2435
Grades: PK-5
| 140 students
Rank: #1111.
Plattsmouth Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1724 8th Ave
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
(402) 296-3174
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
(402) 296-3174
Grades: 5-8
| 414 students
Rank: #1212.
Louisville Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
202 W 3rd St
Louisville, NE 68037
(402) 234-3585
Louisville, NE 68037
(402) 234-3585
Grades: 6-8
| 163 students
Rank: #1313.
Weeping Water Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
204 West O
Weeping Water, NE 68463
(402) 267-2445
Weeping Water, NE 68463
(402) 267-2445
Grades: 6-8
| 60 students
Rank: #1414.
Plattsmouth High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1916 Old Hwy 34
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
(402) 296-3322
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
(402) 296-3322
Grades: 9-12
| 467 students
Rank: n/an/a
902 Main St
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
(402) 296-5250
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
(402) 296-5250
Grades: PK
| 144 students
Cass County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Conestoga Alternative Program (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
515 Maple Ave, Po Box 187
Nehawka, NE 68413
(402) 227-2935
Nehawka, NE 68413
(402) 227-2935
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
515 Maple St. Po Box 187
Nehawka, NE 68413
(402) 235-2269
Nehawka, NE 68413
(402) 235-2269
Grades: 6-8
| 150 students
115 Cherry St Box 98
Manley, NE 68403
(402) 234-5234
Manley, NE 68403
(402) 234-5234
Grades: PK-8
| 18 students
1916 E Hwy 34
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
(402) 296-3322
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
(402) 296-3322
Grades: 7-12
| 25 students
18516 3rd St Po Box 27
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
(402) 298-8402
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
(402) 298-8402
Grades: PK-8
| 62 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Cass County, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Cass County, NE include Elmwood-murdock Elementary School, Weeping Water High School and Elmwood-murdock Jr/sr High School.
How many public schools are located in Cass County, NE?
15 public schools are located in Cass County, NE.
What percentage of students in Cass County, NE go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Cass County, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cass County, NE?
Cass County, NE public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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