For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 622 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 65% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Wayne County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Wayne County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wayne Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
312 Douglas Street
Wayne, NE 68787
(402) 375-3854
Wayne, NE 68787
(402) 375-3854
Gr: PK-6 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Winside Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
203 Crawford Ave
Winside, NE 68790
(402) 286-4466
Winside, NE 68790
(402) 286-4466
Gr: PK-6 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Wayne County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
612 School View Dr
Wayne, NE 68787
(402) 375-3854
Wayne, NE 68787
(402) 375-3854
Gr: PK-4 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
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 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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