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Best Cass County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 3,956 students in Cass County, NE (there are 2 private schools, serving 249 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Cass County, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Cass County, NE are Elmwood-murdock Elementary School, Elmwood-murdock Jr/sr High School and Louisville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cass County, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Cass County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Cass County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elmwood-murdock Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
400 West F St
Elmwood, NE 68349
(402) 994-2125
Gr: PK-6 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Elmwood-murdock Jr/sr High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
300 Wyoming St
Murdock, NE 68407
(402) 867-2341
Gr: 7-12 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Louisville Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
202 W 3rd
Louisville, NE 68037
(402) 234-4215
Gr: PK-6 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Conestoga Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
104 E High St
Murray, NE 68409
(402) 235-2341
Gr: PK-6 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Eagle Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
600 S 1st St
Eagle, NE 68347
(402) 781-2210
Gr: PK-5 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #66.
Louisville Middle School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
202 W 3rd St
Louisville, NE 68037
(402) 234-3585
Gr: 7-8 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #77.
Conestoga Jr/sr High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8404 42nd St
Murray, NE 68409
(402) 235-2271
Gr: 7-12 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #88.
Plattsmouth Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1724 8th Ave
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
(402) 296-4173
Gr: PK-4 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #99.
Louisville High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
202 W 3rd
Louisville, NE 68037
(402) 234-3585
Gr: 9-12 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1010.
Weeping Water High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
204 West O
Weeping Water, NE 68463
(402) 267-4265
Gr: 9-12 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1111.
Plattsmouth Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1724 8th Ave
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
(402) 296-3174
Gr: 5-8 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1212.
Weeping Water Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
204 West O
Weeping Water, NE 68463
(402) 267-2435
Gr: PK-5 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1313.
Weeping Water Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
204 West O
Weeping Water, NE 68463
(402) 267-2445
Gr: 6-8 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1414.
Plattsmouth High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1916 Old Hwy 34
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
(402) 296-3322
Gr: 9-12 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
Plattsmouth Early Childhood
902 Main St
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
(402) 296-5250
Gr: PK | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 25%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Cass County, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in Cass County, NE include Elmwood-murdock Elementary School, Elmwood-murdock Jr/sr High School and Louisville Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Cass County?
15 public schools are located in Cass County.
What percentage of students in Cass County go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Cass County are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cass County?
Cass County public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Cass County are often viewed compared to one another?

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