For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 490 students in 68883, NE.
The top-ranked public schools in 68883, NE are Wood River Rural Middle School, Wood River Elementary School and Wood River Rural High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 68883 have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 68883, NE have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best 68883, NE Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wood River Rural Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13800 W Wood River Rd
Wood River, NE 68883
(308) 583-2249
Wood River, NE 68883
(308) 583-2249
Gr: 6-8 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Wood River Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1003 Lilly St
Wood River, NE 68883
(308) 583-2525
Wood River, NE 68883
(308) 583-2525
Gr: PK-5 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Wood River Rural High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13800 W Wood River Rd
Wood River, NE 68883
(308) 583-2249
Wood River, NE 68883
(308) 583-2249
Gr: 9-12 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
68883, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2726 S 130th Road
Wood River, NE 68883
(308) 583-2325
Wood River, NE 68883
(308) 583-2325
Gr: PK-6 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 68883, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in 68883, NE include Wood River Rural Middle School, Wood River Elementary School and Wood River Rural High School.
How many public schools are located in 68883?
3 public schools are located in 68883.
What is the racial composition of students in 68883?
68883 public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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