Top Rankings
Wausa Public Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 223 students in Wausa Public Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Wausa Public Schools have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,098 Schools
# Students
223 Students
328,084 Students
# Teachers
22 Teachers
24,011 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Wausa Public Schools, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 245 school districts in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#117 out of 246 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
62%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.57
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
1%
22%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
95%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,641 is higher than the state median of $15,484. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,439 is higher than the state median of $16,797. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,641
$15,484
Spending / Student
$20,439
$16,797
Best Wausa Public Schools Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wausa Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 S Bismark
Wausa, NE 68786
(402) 586-2255
Wausa, NE 68786
(402) 586-2255
Gr: PK-6 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Wausa High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 S Bismarck
Wausa, NE 68786
(402) 586-2255
Wausa, NE 68786
(402) 586-2255
Gr: 7-12 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wausa Public Schools?
Wausa Public Schools manages 2 public schools serving 223 students.
What is the rank of Wausa Public Schools?
Wausa Public Schools is ranked #103 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Nebraska school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wausa Public Schools?
95% of Wausa Public Schools students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wausa Public Schools?
Wausa Public Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Wausa Public Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,439 is higher than the state median of $16,797. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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