For the 2025-26 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 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 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51爆料s in Cedar County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hartington Newcastle High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 S Broadway
Hartington, NE 68739
(402) 254-3947
Hartington, NE 68739
(402) 254-3947
Gr: 7-12 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Randolph High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
207 N Pierce St
Randolph, NE 68771
(402) 337-0252
Randolph, NE 68771
(402) 337-0252
Gr: 7-12 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
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-4 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
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 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Laurel-concord-coleridge High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
502 Wakefield St
Laurel, NE 68745
(402) 256-3133
Laurel, NE 68745
(402) 256-3133
Gr: 9-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #66.
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 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #77.
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: 5-8 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #88.
Wynot High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
709 St James Ave
Wynot, NE 68792
(402) 357-2121
Wynot, NE 68792
(402) 357-2121
Gr: 9-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #99.
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 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #1010.
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 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Cedar County 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
203 S Main St, Po Box 37
Coleridge, NE 68727
(402) 283-4844
Coleridge, NE 68727
(402) 283-4844
Gr: PK-4 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
203 S Main St, Po Box 37
Coleridge, NE 68727
(402) 283-4844
Coleridge, NE 68727
(402) 283-4844
Gr: 9-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
203 S Main St, Po Box 37
Coleridge, NE 68727
(402) 283-4844
Coleridge, NE 68727
(402) 283-4844
Gr: 5-8 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
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 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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