For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 477 students in Wayne, NE.
The top ranked public elementary school in Wayne, NE is Wayne Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wayne, NE public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Wayne have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% 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, NE (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wayne Elementary 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
| 477 students
Rank: n/an/a
Tower School
Alternative School
901 E 14th St
Wayne, NE 68787
(402) 375-3005
Wayne, NE 68787
(402) 375-3005
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Wayne, Nebraska 九游体育s (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, NE?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Wayne, NE include Wayne Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Wayne?
2 public elementary schools are located in Wayne.
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne?
Wayne public elementary schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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