For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 997 students in 68787, NE (there are 1 private school, serving 49 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 68787, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 68787, NE are Wayne High School, Wayne Elementary School and Wayne Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 68787 have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 68787, NE have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best 68787, NE Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wayne High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
611 W 7th St
Wayne, NE 68787
(402) 375-3150
Wayne, NE 68787
(402) 375-3150
Grades: 9-12
| 307 students
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
Wayne Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
611 West 7th Street
Wayne, NE 68787
(402) 375-3150
Wayne, NE 68787
(402) 375-3150
Grades: 7-8
| 158 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
Rank: n/an/a
Wayne Early Learning Center
Magnet School
803 Providence Rd Sunnyview Pl
Wayne, NE 68787
(402) 833-1450
Wayne, NE 68787
(402) 833-1450
Grades: PK
| 51 students
68787, Nebraska 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 schools in 68787, NE?
The top ranked public schools in 68787, NE include Wayne High School, Wayne Elementary School and Wayne Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in 68787?
5 public schools are located in 68787.
What percentage of students in 68787 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 68787 are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 68787?
68787 public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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