For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 490 students in 68883, NE.
The top ranked public schools in 68883, NE are Wood River Elementary School, Wood River Rural Middle School and Wood River Rural High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 68883 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 68883, NE have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best 68883, NE Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wood River Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1003 Lilly St
Wood River, NE 68883
(308) 583-2525
Wood River, NE 68883
(308) 583-2525
Grades: PK-5
| 220 students
Rank: #22.
Wood River Rural Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13800 W Wood River Rd
Wood River, NE 68883
(308) 583-2249
Wood River, NE 68883
(308) 583-2249
Grades: 6-8
| 109 students
Rank: #33.
Wood River Rural High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13800 W Wood River Rd
Wood River, NE 68883
(308) 583-2249
Wood River, NE 68883
(308) 583-2249
Grades: 9-12
| 161 students
68883, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2726 S 130th Road
Wood River, NE 68883
(308) 583-2325
Wood River, NE 68883
(308) 583-2325
Grades: PK-6
| 17 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 68883, NE?
The top ranked public schools in 68883, NE include Wood River Elementary School, Wood River Rural Middle School and Wood River Rural High School.
How many public schools are located in 68883?
3 public schools are located in 68883.
What is the racial composition of students in 68883?
68883 public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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