Best Wausa Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 223 students in Wausa, NE.
The top-ranked public schools in Wausa, NE are Wausa Elementary School and Wausa High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wausa, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Wausa have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Wausa, NE (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wausa Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
300 S Bismark
Wausa, NE 68786
(402) 586-2255
Gr: PK-6 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Wausa High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
300 S Bismarck
Wausa, NE 68786
(402) 586-2255
Gr: 7-12 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Wausa, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in Wausa, NE include Wausa Elementary School and Wausa High School.
How many public schools are located in Wausa?
2 public schools are located in Wausa.
What is the racial composition of students in Wausa?
Wausa public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

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