For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 967 students in Cozad, NE.
The top ranked public schools in Cozad, NE are Cozad Middle School, Cozad Elementary School and Cozad High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cozad, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Cozad have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Cozad, NE (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cozad Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1810 Meridian Ave
Cozad, NE 69130
(308) 784-2746
Cozad, NE 69130
(308) 784-2746
Grades: 6-8
| 201 students
Rank: #22.
Cozad Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
420 East 14th Street
Cozad, NE 69130
(308) 784-3462
Cozad, NE 69130
(308) 784-3462
Grades: PK-5
| 445 students
Rank: #33.
Cozad High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1710 Meridian Ave
Cozad, NE 69130
(308) 784-2744
Cozad, NE 69130
(308) 784-2744
Grades: 9-12
| 245 students
Rank: n/an/a
420 West 14th Street
Cozad, NE 69130
(308) 784-3381
Cozad, NE 69130
(308) 784-3381
Grades: PK
| 76 students
Cozad, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
808 Ave D
Cozad, NE 69130
(308) 784-2154
Cozad, NE 69130
(308) 784-2154
Grades: K-6
| 143 students
Cozad Alternative Ed Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1910 Meridian Ave
Cozad, NE 69130
(308) 784-2745
Cozad, NE 69130
(308) 784-2745
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
76398 Road 421
Cozad, NE 69130
(308) 784-3573
Cozad, NE 69130
(308) 784-3573
Grades: PK-8
| 22 students
75885 Road 428
Cozad, NE 69130
(308) 324-2829
Cozad, NE 69130
(308) 324-2829
Grades: PK-8
| 12 students
75795 Hwy 21
Cozad, NE 69130
(308) 784-2741
Cozad, NE 69130
(308) 784-2741
Grades: PK-8
| 32 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Cozad, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Cozad, NE include Cozad Middle School, Cozad Elementary School and Cozad High School.
How many public schools are located in Cozad?
4 public schools are located in Cozad.
What is the racial composition of students in Cozad?
Cozad public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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