For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 329 students in Wood River, NE.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Wood River, NE are Wood River Elementary School and Wood River Rural Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wood River, NE public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Wood River have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Wood River, NE (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
Wood River, 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 elementary schools in Wood River, NE?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Wood River, NE include Wood River Elementary School and Wood River Rural Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Wood River?
2 public elementary schools are located in Wood River.
What is the racial composition of students in Wood River?
Wood River public elementary schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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