For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 128 students in Wheeler County, NE.
The top-ranked public schools in Wheeler County, NE are Wheeler Central Elementary #45 and Wheeler Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wheeler County, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Wheeler County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Wheeler County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wheeler Central Elementary #45
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 Randolph West
Bartlett, NE 68622
(308) 654-3273
Bartlett, NE 68622
(308) 654-3273
Gr: PK-6 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Wheeler Central High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 Randolph West
Bartlett, NE 68622
(308) 654-3273
Bartlett, NE 68622
(308) 654-3273
Gr: 7-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Wheeler County, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in Wheeler County, NE include Wheeler Central Elementary #45 and Wheeler Central High School.
How many public schools are located in Wheeler County?
2 public schools are located in Wheeler County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wheeler County?
Wheeler County public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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