For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,091 students in Red Willow County, NE.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Red Willow County, NE are Central Elementary School, Mc Cook Junior High School and Mc Cook Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Red Willow County, NE public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Red Willow County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary 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 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: #33.
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: #44.
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
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 elementary schools in Red Willow County, NE?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Red Willow County, NE include Central Elementary School, Mc Cook Junior High School and Mc Cook Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Red Willow County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Red Willow County.
What is the racial composition of students in Red Willow County?
Red Willow County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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