For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,088 students in Wahoo, NE (there are 2 private schools, serving 547 private students). 67% of all K-12 students in Wahoo, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in Wahoo, NE are Wahoo High School, Wahoo Elementary School and Wahoo Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wahoo, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Wahoo have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Wahoo, NE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wahoo High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2201 N Locust
Wahoo, NE 68066
(402) 443-4332
Wahoo, NE 68066
(402) 443-4332
Gr: 9-12 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Wahoo Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2056 N Hackberry
Wahoo, NE 68066
(402) 443-4250
Wahoo, NE 68066
(402) 443-4250
Gr: PK-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Wahoo Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2201 N Locust
Wahoo, NE 68066
(402) 443-3101
Wahoo, NE 68066
(402) 443-3101
Gr: 6-8 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
2056 N Hackberry
Wahoo, NE 68066
(402) 443-4250
Wahoo, NE 68066
(402) 443-4250
Gr: PK | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Wahoo, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1655 County Road 19
Wahoo, NE 68066
(402) 443-5317
Wahoo, NE 68066
(402) 443-5317
Gr: PK-8 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Wahoo, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in Wahoo, NE include Wahoo High School, Wahoo Elementary School and Wahoo Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Wahoo?
4 public schools are located in Wahoo.
What percentage of students in Wahoo go to public school?
67% of all K-12 students in Wahoo are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wahoo?
Wahoo public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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