For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 160 students in Wilcox, NE.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Wilcox, NE are Wilcox-hildreth Upper Elementary School and Wilcox-hildreth Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wilcox, NE public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Wilcox have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Wilcox, NE (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wilcox-hildreth Upper Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
613 Nelson Street
Wilcox, NE 68982
(308) 938-2415
Wilcox, NE 68982
(308) 938-2415
Gr: 3-5 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Wilcox-hildreth Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
404 E Sapp St
Wilcox, NE 68982
(308) 478-5265
Wilcox, NE 68982
(308) 478-5265
Gr: PK-8 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Wilcox, NE?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Wilcox, NE include Wilcox-hildreth Upper Elementary School and Wilcox-hildreth Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Wilcox?
2 public elementary schools are located in Wilcox.
What is the racial composition of students in Wilcox?
Wilcox public elementary schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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