| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wausa Public Schools | Magnet | 6/10 Average · 57th pct | 216 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Hartington Newcastle Public Schools | Fordyce | 5/10 Average · 47th pct | 400 | 2 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Laurel-Concord-Coleridge School | Coleridge | 5/10 Average · 44th pct | 415 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Randolph Public Schools | Belden | 4/10 Below Average · 38th pct | 260 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Wynot Public Schools | Wynot | Not rated | 187 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Cedar County compares
Together they enroll 1,478 students across 12 schools. The largest is Laurel-Concord-Coleridge School with 415 students. Districts here average 5.0/10, below the Nebraska average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 4/10 to 6/10. 1 of the 5 districts has no state assessment data and is shown as Not rated.
School Districts in Cedar County, Nebraska
Cedar County has 5 public school districts covering 9 zip codes. The top-rated district in Cedar County is Wausa Public Schools (6/10). 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 Cedar County, NE?
5 school districts serve zip codes in Cedar 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 Cedar County, NE?
Of the districts serving Cedar County, Wausa Public Schools has the highest rating on this site at 6/10. That places it in the 57th 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.