For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 1,210 students in Cedar County, NE (there are , serving 446 private students). 73% of all K-12 students in Cedar County, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Cedar County, NE are Laurel-concord-coleridge High School, Laurel-concord-coleridge Elementary School and Hartington Newcastle High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cedar County, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Cedar County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Cedar County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Laurel-concord-coleridge High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
502 Wakefield St
Laurel, NE 68745
(402) 256-3133
Laurel, NE 68745
(402) 256-3133
Grades: 9-12
| 139 students
Rank: #22.
Laurel-concord-coleridge Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
502 Wakefield St
Laurel, NE 68745
(402) 256-3133
Laurel, NE 68745
(402) 256-3133
Grades: PK-4
| 154 students
Rank: #33.
Hartington Newcastle High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 S Broadway
Hartington, NE 68739
(402) 254-3947
Hartington, NE 68739
(402) 254-3947
Grades: 7-12
| 157 students
Rank: #44.
Randolph High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
207 N Pierce St
Randolph, NE 68771
(402) 337-0252
Randolph, NE 68771
(402) 337-0252
Grades: 7-12
| 105 students
Rank: #55.
Wynot High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
709 St James Ave
Wynot, NE 68792
(402) 357-2121
Wynot, NE 68792
(402) 357-2121
Grades: 9-12
| 57 students
Rank: #66.
Hartington-newcastle Elementary At Hartington
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
501 S Broadway
Hartington, NE 68739
(402) 254-3947
Hartington, NE 68739
(402) 254-3947
Grades: PK-6
| 220 students
Rank: #77.
Randolph Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
309 N Bridge St
Randolph, NE 68771
(402) 337-0385
Randolph, NE 68771
(402) 337-0385
Grades: PK-6
| 147 students
Rank: #88.
Laurel-concord-coleridge Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
203 South Main Street
Coleridge, NE 68727
(402) 256-3133
Coleridge, NE 68727
(402) 256-3133
Grades: 5-8
| 103 students
Rank: #99.
Wynot Middle School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
709 St James Ave
Wynot, NE 68792
(402) 357-2121
Wynot, NE 68792
(402) 357-2121
Grades: 5-8
| 48 students
Rank: #1010.
Wynot Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
709 St James Ave
Wynot, NE 68792
(402) 357-2121
Wynot, NE 68792
(402) 357-2121
Grades: PK-4
| 80 students
Cedar County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
203 S Main St, Po Box 37
Coleridge, NE 68727
(402) 283-4844
Coleridge, NE 68727
(402) 283-4844
Grades: PK-4
| 49 students
203 S Main St, Po Box 37
Coleridge, NE 68727
(402) 283-4844
Coleridge, NE 68727
(402) 283-4844
Grades: 9-12
| 34 students
203 S Main St, Po Box 37
Coleridge, NE 68727
(402) 283-4844
Coleridge, NE 68727
(402) 283-4844
Grades: 5-8
| 33 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Cedar County, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Cedar County, NE include Laurel-concord-coleridge High School, Laurel-concord-coleridge Elementary School and Hartington Newcastle High School.
How many public schools are located in Cedar County?
10 public schools are located in Cedar County.
What percentage of students in Cedar County go to public school?
73% of all K-12 students in Cedar County are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cedar County?
Cedar County public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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