For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 2,398 students in Cass County, NE.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Cass County, NE are Elmwood-murdock Elementary School, Louisville Elementary School and Conestoga Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cass County, NE public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Cass County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Cass County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elmwood-murdock Elementary 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
| 336 students
Rank: #22.
Louisville Elementary 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
| 371 students
Rank: #33.
Conestoga Elementary 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
| 375 students
Rank: #44.
Eagle Elementary 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
| 283 students
Rank: #55.
Plattsmouth Elementary 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
| 442 students
Rank: #66.
Plattsmouth Middle 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
| 382 students
Rank: #77.
Weeping Water Elementary 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
| 162 students
Rank: #88.
Weeping Water Middle 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
| 47 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 elementary schools in Cass County, NE?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Cass County, NE include Elmwood-murdock Elementary School, Louisville Elementary School and Conestoga Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Cass County?
8 public elementary schools are located in Cass County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cass County?
Cass County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Cass County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary 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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