| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmwood-Murdock Public Schools | Elmwood | 10/10 Excellent · 97th pct | 498 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca Schools | Avoca | 10/10 Excellent · 94th pct | 793 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Ashland-Greenwood Public Schools | Greenwood | 9/10 Excellent · 86th pct | 1,099 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Waverly School District 145 | Alvo | 8/10 Good · 78th pct | 2,165 | 5 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Louisville Public Schools | Cedar Creek | 7/10 Good · 62nd pct | 702 | 3 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Conestoga Public Schools | Murray | 7/10 Good · 60th pct | 709 | 2 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Weeping Water Public Schools | Manley | 3/10 Below Average · 29th pct | 310 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Plattsmouth Community Schools | Plattsmouth | Not rated | 1,504 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Cass County compares
Together they enroll 7,780 students across 26 schools. The largest is Waverly School District 145 with 2,165 students. Districts here average 7.7/10, above the Nebraska average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 10/10. 1 of the 8 districts has no state assessment data and is shown as Not rated.
School Districts in Cass County, Nebraska
Cass County has 8 public school districts covering 15 zip codes. The top-rated district in Cass County is Elmwood-Murdock Public Schools (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Nebraska. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Cass County, NE?
8 school districts serve zip codes in Cass County, NE. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Cass County, NE?
Of the districts serving Cass County, Elmwood-Murdock Public Schools has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 97th percentile among Nebraska school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Nebraska reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Nebraska and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Nebraska only, never across state lines.