For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 648 students in Cozad, NE.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Cozad, NE are Cozad Middle School and Cozad Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cozad, NE public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Cozad have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Cozad, NE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cozad Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1810 Meridian Ave
Cozad, NE 69130
(308) 784-2746
Cozad, NE 69130
(308) 784-2746
Gr: 6-8 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Cozad Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
420 East 14th Street
Cozad, NE 69130
(308) 784-3462
Cozad, NE 69130
(308) 784-3462
Gr: PK-5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Cozad, NE?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Cozad, NE include Cozad Middle School and Cozad Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Cozad?
2 public elementary schools are located in Cozad.
What is the racial composition of students in Cozad?
Cozad public elementary schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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