For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 575 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 average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency 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 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Wakefield, NE (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wakefield High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
802 Highland
Wakefield, NE 68784
(402) 287-2012
Wakefield, NE 68784
(402) 287-2012
Gr: 7-12 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Wakefield Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
802 Highland
Wakefield, NE 68784
(402) 287-9892
Wakefield, NE 68784
(402) 287-9892
Gr: PK-6 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
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 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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