For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,171 students in Waverly, NE.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Waverly, NE are Waverly Intermediate School and Waverly Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waverly, NE public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 81% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Waverly have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Waverly, NE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waverly Intermediate School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14621 Heywood St
Waverly, NE 68462
(402) 786-5340
Waverly, NE 68462
(402) 786-5340
Gr: 3-5 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Waverly Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13801 Amberly Rd
Waverly, NE 68462
(402) 786-2348
Waverly, NE 68462
(402) 786-2348
Gr: 6-8 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: n/an/a
14541 Castlewood St
Waverly, NE 68462
(402) 786-2341
Waverly, NE 68462
(402) 786-2341
Gr: PK-2 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Waverly, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Developmental Pre-school (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
14541 Castlewood Box 426
Waverly, NE 68462
(402) 786-2341
Waverly, NE 68462
(402) 786-2341
Gr: PK | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Waverly, NE?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Waverly, NE include Waverly Intermediate School and Waverly Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Waverly?
3 public elementary schools are located in Waverly.
What is the racial composition of students in Waverly?
Waverly public elementary schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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