Best Public Schools in Wakefield, NE (2026)

Best Wakefield Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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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%

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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).