For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 1,670 students in Red Willow County, NE (there are 1 private school, serving 169 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Red Willow County, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Red Willow County, NE are Central Elementary School, Mc Cook Senior High School and Mc Cook Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Red Willow County, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Red Willow County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Red Willow County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
604 W 1st
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-3976
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-3976
Grades: 4-5
| 197 students
Rank: #22.
Mc Cook Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 W 7th St
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-5422
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-5422
Grades: 9-12
| 464 students
Rank: #33.
Mc Cook Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
800 W 7th St
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-6940
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-6940
Grades: 6-8
| 307 students
Rank: #44.
Mc Cook Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1500 W 3rd St
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-5681
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-5681
Grades: PK-3
| 408 students
Rank: #55.
Southwest Jr/sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
900 Coke St
Bartley, NE 69020
(308) 692-3223
Bartley, NE 69020
(308) 692-3223
Grades: 7-12
| 115 students
Rank: #66.
Southwest Elementary-indianola
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
719 E St
Indianola, NE 69034
(308) 364-2613
Indianola, NE 69034
(308) 364-2613
Grades: PK-6
| 179 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mc Cook Alternative Education
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
404 West 7th Street
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-5631
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-5631
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Step School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
305 East 1st
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-7341
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-7341
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Red Willow County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Center For Spec Education (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
N Hwy 83
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-2072
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-2072
Grades: PK-12
| 6 students
38397 Road 721
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-5679
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-5679
Grades: PK-8
| 10 students
500 E 5th St
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-5624
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-5624
Grades: PK-6
| 160 students
101 Arragon St Box 157
Danbury, NE 69026
(308) 895-2467
Danbury, NE 69026
(308) 895-2467
Grades: PK-6
| 17 students
103 W Nebraska Box 187
Bartley, NE 69020
(308) 692-3223
Bartley, NE 69020
(308) 692-3223
Grades: 7-12
| 84 students
103 W Nebraska
Bartley, NE 69020
(308) 692-3223
Bartley, NE 69020
(308) 692-3223
Grades: 6-8
| 77 students
300 W 4th St
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-4106
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-4106
Grades: K-6
| 98 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Red Willow County, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Red Willow County, NE include Central Elementary School, Mc Cook Senior High School and Mc Cook Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in Red Willow County?
8 public schools are located in Red Willow County.
What percentage of students in Red Willow County go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Red Willow County are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Red Willow County?
Red Willow County public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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