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Best Cook Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 176 students in Cook, NE.

The top-ranked public schools in Cook, NE are Johnson Co Central Middle School and Johnson Co Central Elem-cook. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Cook, NE public schools have an score of 65% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Cook have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.

Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Cook, NE (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Johnson Co Central Middle School

(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
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Top 50%

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407 N 1st St
Cook, NE 68392
(402) 864-4181

Gr: 6-8 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 28%

Rank: #22.

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: 4-5 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 25%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Cook, NE?

The top-ranked public schools in Cook, NE include Johnson Co Central Middle School and Johnson Co Central Elem-cook.

How many public schools are located in Cook?

2 public schools are located in Cook.

What is the racial composition of students in Cook?

Cook public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).