For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 453 students in Wisner, NE.
The top-ranked public schools in Wisner, NE are Wisner-pilger Elementary School and Wisner-pilger High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wisner, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Wisner have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Wisner, NE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wisner-pilger Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
801 18th St
Wisner, NE 68791
(402) 529-6465
Wisner, NE 68791
(402) 529-6465
Gr: PK-6 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Wisner-pilger High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
801 18th St
Wisner, NE 68791
(402) 529-3249
Wisner, NE 68791
(402) 529-3249
Gr: 7-12 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Wisner, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
801 12th St
Wisner, NE 68791
(402) 529-6465
Wisner, NE 68791
(402) 529-6465
Gr: 5-6 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Wisner, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in Wisner, NE include Wisner-pilger Elementary School and Wisner-pilger High School.
How many public schools are located in Wisner?
2 public schools are located in Wisner.
What is the racial composition of students in Wisner?
Wisner public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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