For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 69 students in 69045, NE.
The top ranked public high school in 69045, NE is Wauneta-palisade High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 69045 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 69045, NE have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 69045 have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Nebraska average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Wauneta-palisade High School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nebraska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best 69045, NE Public High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wauneta-palisade High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
214 W Wichita
Wauneta, NE 69045
(308) 394-5650
Wauneta, NE 69045
(308) 394-5650
Gr: 9-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
69045, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
214 W Wichita Box 368
Wauneta, NE 69045
(308) 394-5700
Wauneta, NE 69045
(308) 394-5700
Gr: K-6 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
214 West Wichita
Wauneta, NE 69045
(308) 394-5700
Wauneta, NE 69045
(308) 394-5700
Gr: PK-2 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 69045, NE?
The top ranked public high schools in 69045, NE include Wauneta-palisade High School.
How many public high schools are located in 69045?
1 public high schools are located in 69045.
What is the racial composition of students in 69045?
69045 public high schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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