For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,851 students in Waverly, NE (there are , serving 30 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Waverly, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Waverly, NE are Waverly Intermediate School, Waverly Middle School and Waverly High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waverly, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Waverly have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Waverly, NE (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Waverly Intermediate School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14621 Heywood St
Waverly, NE 68462
(402) 786-5340
Waverly, NE 68462
(402) 786-5340
Grades: 3-5
| 317 students
Rank: #22.
Waverly Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13801 Amberly Rd
Waverly, NE 68462
(402) 786-2348
Waverly, NE 68462
(402) 786-2348
Grades: 6-8
| 514 students
Rank: #33.
Waverly High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13401 Amberly Rd
Waverly, NE 68462
(402) 786-2765
Waverly, NE 68462
(402) 786-2765
Grades: 9-12
| 680 students
Rank: n/an/a
14541 Castlewood St
Waverly, NE 68462
(402) 786-2341
Waverly, NE 68462
(402) 786-2341
Grades: PK-2
| 340 students
Waverly, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Developmental Pre-school (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
14541 Castlewood Box 426
Waverly, NE 68462
(402) 786-2341
Waverly, NE 68462
(402) 786-2341
Grades: PK
| 15 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Waverly, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Waverly, NE include Waverly Intermediate School, Waverly Middle School and Waverly High School.
How many public schools are located in Waverly?
4 public schools are located in Waverly.
What percentage of students in Waverly go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Waverly are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Waverly?
Waverly public schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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