For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 628 students in Wayne County, NE.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Wayne County, NE are Wayne Elementary School and Winside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wayne County, NE public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Wayne County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Wayne County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wayne Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
312 Douglas Street
Wayne, NE 68787
(402) 375-3854
Wayne, NE 68787
(402) 375-3854
Grades: PK-6
| 481 students
Rank: #22.
Winside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
203 Crawford Ave
Winside, NE 68790
(402) 286-4466
Winside, NE 68790
(402) 286-4466
Grades: PK-6
| 147 students
Rank: n/an/a
Tower School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
901 E 14th St
Wayne, NE 68787
(402) 375-3005
Wayne, NE 68787
(402) 375-3005
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Wayne County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
612 School View Dr
Wayne, NE 68787
(402) 375-3854
Wayne, NE 68787
(402) 375-3854
Grades: PK-4
| 333 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Wayne County, NE?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Wayne County, NE include Wayne Elementary School and Winside Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Wayne County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Wayne County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne County?
Wayne County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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