Best Public Elementary Schools in Johnson County (2025-26)

Best Johnson County Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 score of 65% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 60%), and 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 39% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Johnson County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Johnson Co Central El-tecumseh

(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-79%)
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358 N 6th
Tecumseh, NE 68450
(402) 335-3320

Gr: PK-3 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%

Rank: #22.

Johnson Co Central Middle School

(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
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407 N 1st St
Cook, NE 68392
(402) 864-4181

Gr: 6-8 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%

Rank: #33.

Sterling Elementary School

(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
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250 Main St
Sterling, NE 68443
(402) 866-4761

Gr: PK-6 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Rank: #44.

Johnson Co Central Elem-cook

(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
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407 N 1st St
Cook, NE 68329
(402) 864-4181

Gr: PK-5 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 22%

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Location

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Elementary School At Cook (Closed 2008)

407 N 1st Po Box 255
Cook, NE 68329
(402) 864-2024

Gr: PK-6 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Elk Creek Public School (Closed 2007)

475 Jefferson Po Box 8
Elk Creek, NE 68348
(402) 877-2175

Gr: PK-8 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1

Junior Senior High School High School At Cook (Closed 2008)

407 N 1st Po Box 255
Cook, NE 68329
(402) 864-4171

Gr: 7-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

Sterling Middle School (Closed 2015)

250 Main St, Box 39
Sterling, NE 68443
(402) 866-4761

Gr: 6-8 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

Tecumseh Elementary School (Closed 2008)

358 N 6th St Box 338
Tecumseh, NE 68450
(402) 335-3320

Gr: PK-6 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%

Tecumseh High School (Closed 2008)

358 N 6th Box 338
Tecumseh, NE 68450
(402) 335-3328

Gr: 7-12 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

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 39% (majority Hispanic).