For the 2025 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 Middle School and Wahoo Elementary 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 65% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), 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 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Wahoo, NE (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wahoo High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2201 N Locust
Wahoo, NE 68066
(402) 443-4332
Wahoo, NE 68066
(402) 443-4332
Grades: 9-12
| 326 students
Rank: #22.
Wahoo Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2201 N Locust
Wahoo, NE 68066
(402) 443-3101
Wahoo, NE 68066
(402) 443-3101
Grades: 6-8
| 242 students
Rank: #33.
Wahoo Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2056 N Hackberry
Wahoo, NE 68066
(402) 443-4250
Wahoo, NE 68066
(402) 443-4250
Grades: PK-5
| 467 students
Wahoo, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1655 County Road 19
Wahoo, NE 68066
(402) 443-5317
Wahoo, NE 68066
(402) 443-5317
Grades: PK-8
| 10 students
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 Middle School and Wahoo Elementary 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 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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