Total enrollment
212
+87 (+70%) vs SY 2020-21
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.
4-year change in Wauneta
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
+1 (+50%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
531
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
212
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
3
public K-12
| 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 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Wauneta has climbed 70% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 125 students to 212. The school count climbed from 2 to 3 across the same 4-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.