For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 752 students in Cedar County, NE.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Cedar County, NE are Laurel-concord-coleridge Elementary School, Hartington-newcastle Elementary At Hartington and Randolph Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cedar County, NE public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Cedar County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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 Cedar County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Laurel-concord-coleridge Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
502 Wakefield St
Laurel, NE 68745
(402) 256-3133
Laurel, NE 68745
(402) 256-3133
Gr: PK-5 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Hartington-newcastle Elementary At Hartington
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 S Broadway
Hartington, NE 68739
(402) 254-3947
Hartington, NE 68739
(402) 254-3947
Gr: PK-6 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Randolph Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
309 N Bridge St
Randolph, NE 68771
(402) 337-0385
Randolph, NE 68771
(402) 337-0385
Gr: PK-6 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Laurel-concord-coleridge Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
203 South Main Street
Coleridge, NE 68727
(402) 256-3133
Coleridge, NE 68727
(402) 256-3133
Gr: 6-8 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Wynot Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
709 St James Ave
Wynot, NE 68792
(402) 357-2121
Wynot, NE 68792
(402) 357-2121
Gr: PK-4 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #66.
Wynot Middle School
(Math: 50-59% | 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
Gr: 5-8 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Cedar County, NE?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Cedar County, NE include Laurel-concord-coleridge Elementary School, Hartington-newcastle Elementary At Hartington and Randolph Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Cedar County?
6 public elementary schools are located in Cedar County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cedar County?
Cedar County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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