Best 68883 Nebraska Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 322 students in 68883, NE.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 68883, NE are Wood River Rural Middle School and Wood River Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 68883 have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in 68883, NE have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

Best 68883, NE Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wood River Rural Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
13800 W Wood River Rd
Wood River, NE 68883
(308) 583-2249
Gr: 6-8 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Wood River Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1003 Lilly St
Wood River, NE 68883
(308) 583-2525
Gr: PK-5 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 27%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 68883, NE?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 68883, NE include Wood River Rural Middle School and Wood River Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 68883?
2 public elementary schools are located in 68883.
What is the racial composition of students in 68883?
68883 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

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