Wayne County Public Schools
Wayne County, Nebraska
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
9
public schools
Total Enrollment
1,808
students
School Districts
4
districts
How to use the Wayne County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Nebraska; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Wayne County has 4 district entries. WAYNE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 4 schools.
School records are spread across 3 listed communities. WAYNE has the most listed schools, with 5 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 3 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
No listed schools in this county file carry charter, magnet, or virtual flags. Confirm program options with local districts because local offerings can change outside the NCES release cycle.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
This county currently has listed-only school records. Use the table fields and district links as the local research starting point.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
9
in Wayne County
Reported Enrollment
1,808
9 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in Wayne County
WAYNE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
WAKEFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
WINSIDE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT 01
9 Public Schools in Wayne County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 9 of 9 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WAYNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | WAYNE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS | WAYNE, 68787Town: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 481 |
| WAKEFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | WAKEFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS | WAKEFIELD, 68784Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 342 |
| WAYNE HIGH SCHOOL | Listed only | WAYNE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS | WAYNE, 68787Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 307 |
| WAKEFIELD HIGH SCHOOL | Listed only | WAKEFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS | WAKEFIELD, 68784Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 225 |
| WAYNE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | Listed only | WAYNE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS | WAYNE, 68787Town: Distant | 7–8 | Middle | 158 |
| WINSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | WINSIDE PUBLIC SCHOOLS | WINSIDE, 68790Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 147 |
| WINSIDE HIGH SCHOOL | Listed only | WINSIDE PUBLIC SCHOOLS | WINSIDE, 68790Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 97 |
| WAYNE EARLY LEARNING CENTER | Listed only | WAYNE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS | WAYNE, 68787Town: Distant | PK | Other | 51 |
| TOWER SCHOOL | Listed only | EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT 01 | WAYNE, 68787Town: Distant | PK–12 | Alternative | 0 |
WAYNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
WAYNE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
WAYNE, 68787 / Town: Distant
WAKEFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
WAKEFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
WAKEFIELD, 68784 / Rural: Distant
WAYNE HIGH SCHOOL
WAYNE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
WAYNE, 68787 / Town: Distant
WAKEFIELD HIGH SCHOOL
WAKEFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
WAKEFIELD, 68784 / Rural: Distant
WAYNE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
WAYNE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
WAYNE, 68787 / Town: Distant
WINSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
WINSIDE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
WINSIDE, 68790 / Rural: Distant
WINSIDE HIGH SCHOOL
WINSIDE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
WINSIDE, 68790 / Rural: Distant
WAYNE EARLY LEARNING CENTER
WAYNE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
WAYNE, 68787 / Town: Distant
TOWER SCHOOL
EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT 01
WAYNE, 68787 / Town: Distant
Wayne County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Wayne County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Nebraska. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Wayne County public school directory?
The directory lists 9 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Wayne County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Wayne County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Wayne County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
This county currently has listed-only school records. The directory still provides NCES school, district, grade range, type, and enrollment fields where available.
How should I compare school districts in Wayne County?
Start with the 4 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.