Best Schools in Waco, NE
Waco, NE has 16 public schools (5 high, 4 middle, 6 elementary) serving 2,781 students. On average they score 65% on state proficiency tests against a projected 52%, so schools in Waco meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Waco, NE
The top high schools in Waco, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cross County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cross County Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 123 Students
2. Mccool Junction Jr-sr High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mc Cool Junction Public Schs • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 120 Students
3. Centennial Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Centennial Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 148 Students
4. York High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
York Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 522 Students
5. Exeter-milligan High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Exeter-milligan Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 50 Students
Best Middle Schools in Waco, NE
The top middle schools in Waco, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Centennial Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Centennial Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 100 Students
2. York Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
York Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 315 Students
3. Cross County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cross County Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 75 Students
4. Exeter-milligan Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Exeter-milligan Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 36 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Waco, NE
The top elementary schools in Waco, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Centennial Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Centennial Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 248 Students
2. Cross County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cross County Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 169 Students
3. York Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
York Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 594 Students
4. Mc Cool Junction Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mc Cool Junction Public Schs • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 120 Students
5. Exeter-milligan Elem-exeter
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Exeter-milligan Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 79 Students
6. Trinity Lutheran School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Trinity Lutheran School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 26 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Waco, NE
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Waco, NE has a total population of 971 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Waco, 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 Waco, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.82 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.13 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.69 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Waco, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Waco, 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 Waco, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Waco, NE
How many schools are in Waco, NE?
Waco, NE has 16 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 2,781 students in total.
How do schools in Waco perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in Waco score 65% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 52%, so on average schools in Waco meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Waco?
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: 69%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Waco
Private schools (2)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.