For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 625 students in Winnebago, NE (there are 1 private school, serving 100 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Winnebago, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in Winnebago, NE are Winnebago Elementary School and Winnebago High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Winnebago, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Winnebago have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Winnebago, NE (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Winnebago Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
202 Osborne St
Winnebago, NE 68071
(402) 878-2224
Winnebago, NE 68071
(402) 878-2224
Gr: PK-8 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Winnebago High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
202 Osborne St
Winnebago, NE 68071
(402) 878-2224
Winnebago, NE 68071
(402) 878-2224
Gr: 9-12 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Winnebago, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in Winnebago, NE include Winnebago Elementary School and Winnebago High School.
How many public schools are located in Winnebago?
2 public schools are located in Winnebago.
What percentage of students in Winnebago go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Winnebago are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Winnebago?
Winnebago public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Nebraska public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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