For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 638 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 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Winnebago, NE (2025)
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 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
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: 8:1
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 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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