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Best Johnson County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 507 students in Johnson County, NE.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Johnson County, NE are Johnson Co Central El-tecumseh, Johnson Co Central Middle School and Sterling Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Johnson County, NE public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Johnson County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Johnson County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Johnson Co Central El-tecumseh
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
358 N 6th
Tecumseh, NE 68450
(402) 335-3320
Gr: PK-3 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Johnson Co Central Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
407 N 1st St
Cook, NE 68392
(402) 864-4181
Gr: 6-8 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Sterling Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
250 Main St
Sterling, NE 68443
(402) 866-4761
Gr: PK-6 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Johnson Co Central Elem-cook
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
407 N 1st St
Cook, NE 68329
(402) 864-4181
Gr: 4-5 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 25%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Johnson County, NE?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Johnson County, NE include Johnson Co Central El-tecumseh, Johnson Co Central Middle School and Sterling Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Johnson County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Johnson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Johnson County?
Johnson County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

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