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Best Cedar County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 1,210 students in Cedar County, NE (there are 4 private schools, serving 473 private students). 73% of all K-12 students in Cedar County, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Cedar County, NE are Hartington Newcastle High School, Randolph High School and Laurel-concord-coleridge Elementary 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 63% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Cedar County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 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 39% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Cedar County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hartington Newcastle High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
501 S Broadway
Hartington, NE 68739
(402) 254-3947
Gr: 7-12 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Randolph High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
207 N Pierce St
Randolph, NE 68771
(402) 337-0252
Gr: 7-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Laurel-concord-coleridge Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
502 Wakefield St
Laurel, NE 68745
(402) 256-3133
Gr: PK-5 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Hartington-newcastle Elementary At Hartington
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
501 S Broadway
Hartington, NE 68739
(402) 254-3947
Gr: PK-6 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Laurel-concord-coleridge High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
502 Wakefield St
Laurel, NE 68745
(402) 256-3133
Gr: 9-12 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
Randolph Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
309 N Bridge St
Randolph, NE 68771
(402) 337-0385
Gr: PK-6 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #77.
Laurel-concord-coleridge Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
203 South Main Street
Coleridge, NE 68727
(402) 256-3133
Gr: 6-8 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #88.
Wynot High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
709 St James Ave
Wynot, NE 68792
(402) 357-2121
Gr: 9-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #99.
Wynot Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
709 St James Ave
Wynot, NE 68792
(402) 357-2121
Gr: PK-4 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #1010.
Wynot Middle School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
709 St James Ave
Wynot, NE 68792
(402) 357-2121
Gr: 5-8 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Cedar County, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in Cedar County, NE include Hartington Newcastle High School, Randolph High School and Laurel-concord-coleridge Elementary 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 88%).
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 39% (majority Hispanic).

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