Best Public Schools in Wakefield, NE (2025-26)

Best Wakefield Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 594 students in Wakefield, NE.

The top ranked public schools in Wakefield, NE are Wakefield High School and Wakefield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Wakefield, NE public schools have an score of 58% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Wakefield have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.

Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Wakefield, NE (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Wakefield High School

(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
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802 Highland
Wakefield, NE 68784
(402) 287-2012

Gr: 7-12 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%

Rank: #22.

Wakefield Elementary School

(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
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802 Highland
Wakefield, NE 68784
(402) 287-9892

Gr: PK-6 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Wakefield, NE?

The top ranked public schools in Wakefield, NE include Wakefield High School and Wakefield Elementary School.

How many public schools are located in Wakefield?

2 public schools are located in Wakefield.

What is the racial composition of students in Wakefield?

Wakefield public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).