For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 604 students in Wilber, NE.
The top-ranked public schools in Wilber, NE are Elementary School At Wilber, Wilber-clatonia High School and Wilber-clatonia Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wilber, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Wilber have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Wilber, NE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elementary School At Wilber
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
900 South Franklin Street
Wilber, NE 68465
(402) 821-2141
Wilber, NE 68465
(402) 821-2141
Gr: PK-5 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Wilber-clatonia High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
900 South Franklin Street
Wilber, NE 68465
(402) 821-2058
Wilber, NE 68465
(402) 821-2058
Gr: 9-12 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Wilber-clatonia Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
900 South Franklin St
Wilber, NE 68465
(402) 821-2058
Wilber, NE 68465
(402) 821-2058
Gr: 6-8 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Wilber, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in Wilber, NE include Elementary School At Wilber, Wilber-clatonia High School and Wilber-clatonia Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Wilber?
3 public schools are located in Wilber.
What is the racial composition of students in Wilber?
Wilber public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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