Total enrollment
212
+74 (+54%) vs SY 2017-18
3 schools in Wauneta
Nebraska · Public K-12
Across Wauneta, 3 public K-12 schools serve approximately 212 students across 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
7-year change in Wauneta
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
+1 (+50%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
88%
was 88%
% Hispanic
9%
was 11%
% Black
1%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| WAUNETA PALISADE MIDDLE SCHOOL | Middle | 06-08 | 38 |
| WAUNETA-PALISADE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Elementary | PK-05 | 95 |
| WAUNETA-PALISADE HIGH SCHOOL | High | 09-12 | 79 |
About Wauneta
Wauneta, Nebraska is home to 3 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 212 students. By school count, it is a thinly populated city.
In terms of grade levels, the city covers 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
Average school size in Wauneta is around 71 students, 78% meaningfully below the Nebraska average of about 324.
Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Wauneta has climbed 54% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 138 students to 212. The school count climbed from 2 to 3 across the same 7-year window.
On this page, the community for Wauneta discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.