| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson County Central Public Schools | Cook | 6/10 Average · 54th pct | 497 | 4 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Sterling Public Schools | Sterling | 4/10 Below Average · 37th pct | 224 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Lewiston Consolidated Schools | Crab Orchard | 1/10 Poor · 7th pct | 177 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Johnson County compares
Together they enroll 898 students across 8 schools. The largest is Johnson County Central Public Schools with 497 students. Districts here average 3.7/10, below the Nebraska average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 6/10.
School Districts in Johnson County, Nebraska
Johnson County has 3 public school districts covering 5 zip codes. The top-rated district in Johnson County is Johnson County Central 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 Johnson County, NE?
3 school districts serve zip codes in Johnson 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 Johnson County, NE?
Of the districts serving Johnson County, Johnson County Central Public Schools has the highest rating on this site at 6/10. That places it in the 54th 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.