Best Schools in Ithaca, NE
Ithaca, NE has 12 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 4,287 students. On average they score 71% on state proficiency tests against a projected 56%, so schools in Ithaca exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Ithaca, NE
The top high schools in Ithaca, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mead High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mead Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 125 Students
2. Wahoo High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wahoo Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 345 Students
3. Waverly High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waverly School District 145 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 682 Students
4. Ashland-greenwood High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ashland-greenwood Public Schs • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 299 Students
Best Middle Schools in Ithaca, NE
The top middle schools in Ithaca, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wahoo Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wahoo Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 235 Students
2. Ashland-greenwood Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ashland-greenwood Public Schs • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 238 Students
3. Waverly Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waverly School District 145 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 532 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Ithaca, NE
The top elementary schools in Ithaca, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Waverly Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waverly School District 145 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 339 Students
2. Ashland-greenwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ashland-greenwood Public Schs • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 562 Students
3. Wahoo Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wahoo Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 456 Students
4. Mead Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mead Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 158 Students
5. Evelyn Hamlow Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waverly School District 145 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 316 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Ithaca, NE
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Ithaca, NE has a total population of 488 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Ithaca, NE
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Ithaca, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.85 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.34 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.50 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ithaca, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Ithaca, NE.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Ithaca, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Ithaca, NE
How many schools are in Ithaca, NE?
Ithaca, NE has 12 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 4,287 students in total.
How do schools in Ithaca perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Ithaca score 71% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 56%, so on average schools in Ithaca exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Ithaca?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations