For the 2024-25 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 4,019 students in Cass County, NE (there are 2 private schools, serving 271 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, Louisville Elementary School and Louisville 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 50% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% 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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Cass County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elmwood-murdock Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
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
| 330 students
Rank: #22.
Louisville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
202 W 3rd
Louisville, NE 68037
(402) 234-4215
Louisville, NE 68037
(402) 234-4215
Grades: PK-6
| 399 students
Rank: #33.
Louisville High School
Magnet 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
| 188 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Conestoga Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
104 E High St
Murray, NE 68409
(402) 235-2341
Murray, NE 68409
(402) 235-2341
Grades: PK-6
| 393 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Elmwood-murdock Jr/sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 Wyoming St
Murdock, NE 68407
(402) 867-2341
Murdock, NE 68407
(402) 867-2341
Grades: 7-12
| 168 students
Rank: #66.
Weeping Water High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
204 West O
Weeping Water, NE 68463
(402) 267-4265
Weeping Water, NE 68463
(402) 267-4265
Grades: 9-12
| 107 students
Rank: #77.
Eagle Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | 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
| 296 students
Rank: #88.
Plattsmouth Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1724 8th Ave
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
(402) 296-4173
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
(402) 296-4173
Grades: PK-4
| 451 students
Rank: #99.
Conestoga Jr/sr High School
Magnet 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
| 316 students
Rank: #1010.
Louisville Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
202 W 3rd St
Louisville, NE 68037
(402) 234-3585
Louisville, NE 68037
(402) 234-3585
Grades: 7-8
| 115 students
Rank: #1111.
Plattsmouth Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1724 8th Ave
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
(402) 296-3174
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
(402) 296-3174
Grades: 5-8
| 395 students
Rank: #1212.
Weeping Water Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
204 West O
Weeping Water, NE 68463
(402) 267-2435
Weeping Water, NE 68463
(402) 267-2435
Grades: PK-5
| 143 students
Rank: #1313.
Weeping Water Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
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
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
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
| 491 students
Rank: n/an/a
Plattsmouth Early Childhood
Magnet School
902 Main St
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
(402) 296-5250
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
(402) 296-5250
Grades: PK
| 167 students
Cass County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Conestoga Alternative Program (Closed 2023)
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, Louisville Elementary School and Louisville High School.
How many public schools are located in Cass County?
15 public schools are located in Cass County.
What percentage of students in Cass County go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Cass County are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cass County?
Cass County public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Cass County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Cass County include: Plattsmouth Elementary School vs. Conestoga Elementary School, Conestoga Elementary School vs. Plattsmouth Elementary School, Louisville Elementary School vs. Conestoga Elementary School
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