For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 95 students in Wauneta, NE.
The top-ranked public preschool in Wauneta, NE is Wauneta-palisade Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wauneta, NE public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Wauneta have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschool average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Wauneta, NE (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wauneta-palisade Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
214 West Wichita Street
Wauneta, NE 69045
(308) 285-3232
Wauneta, NE 69045
(308) 285-3232
Gr: PK-5 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Wauneta, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
214 W Wichita Box 368
Wauneta, NE 69045
(308) 394-5700
Wauneta, NE 69045
(308) 394-5700
Gr: K-6 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
214 West Wichita
Wauneta, NE 69045
(308) 394-5700
Wauneta, NE 69045
(308) 394-5700
Gr: PK-2 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Wauneta, NE?
The top-ranked public preschools in Wauneta, NE include Wauneta-palisade Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Wauneta?
1 public preschools are located in Wauneta.
What is the racial composition of students in Wauneta?
Wauneta public preschools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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