For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,120 students in Cass County, NE.
The top ranked public preschools 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 preschools have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Cass County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Cass County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elmwood-murdock Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | 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
Gr: PK-6 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Louisville Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
202 W 3rd
Louisville, NE 68037
(402) 234-4215
Louisville, NE 68037
(402) 234-4215
Gr: PK-6 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Conestoga Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | 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
Gr: PK-6 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Eagle Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #55.
Plattsmouth Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1724 8th Ave
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
(402) 296-4173
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
(402) 296-4173
Gr: PK-4 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #66.
Weeping Water Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
902 Main St
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
(402) 296-5250
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
(402) 296-5250
Gr: PK | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Cass County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
515 Maple St. Po Box 187
Nehawka, NE 68413
(402) 235-2269
Nehawka, NE 68413
(402) 235-2269
Gr: 6-8 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
115 Cherry St Box 98
Manley, NE 68403
(402) 234-5234
Manley, NE 68403
(402) 234-5234
Gr: PK-8 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
1916 E Hwy 34
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
(402) 296-3322
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
(402) 296-3322
Gr: 7-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
18516 3rd St Po Box 27
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
(402) 298-8402
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
(402) 298-8402
Gr: PK-8 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Cass County, NE?
The top ranked public preschools in Cass County, NE include Elmwood-murdock Elementary School, Louisville Elementary School and Conestoga Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Cass County?
7 public preschools are located in Cass County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cass County?
Cass County public preschools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Cass County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools 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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