Top 5 Best Nemaha County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,021 students in Nemaha County, KS (there are 1 private school, serving 228 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Nemaha County, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%). Nemaha County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Kansas.
The top ranked public schools in Nemaha County, KS are Centralia Elementary School, Sabetha Elementary School and Nemaha Central Elementary And Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nemaha County, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Kansas public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 36% statewide average). Schools in Nemaha County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Best Nemaha County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Centralia Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
507 John Riggins Ave
Centralia, KS 66415
(785) 857-3324
Grades: PK-6
| 214 students
Rank: #22.
Sabetha Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
101 Oregon
Sabetha, KS 66534
(785) 284-3448
Grades: PK-5
| 401 students
Rank: #33.
Nemaha Central Elementary And Middle School
Math: 50% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
110 N. 11th
Seneca, KS 66538
(785) 336-2173
Grades: PK-8
| 533 students
Rank: #44.
Wetmore High School
Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
321 6th Street
Wetmore, KS 66550
(785) 866-2860
Grades: 9-12
| 43 students
Rank: #55.
Sabetha Middle School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
751 Bluejay Blvd
Sabetha, KS 66534
(785) 284-2151
Grades: 6-8
| 161 students
Rank: #66.
Centralia High School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
507 John Riggins Ave
Centralia, KS 66415
(785) 857-3324
Grades: 7-12
| 127 students
Rank: #77.
Nemaha Central High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
214 N. 11th
Seneca, KS 66538
(785) 336-3557
Grades: 9-12
| 219 students
Rank: #88.
Wetmore Elementary School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
321 6th Street
Wetmore, KS 66550
(785) 866-2860
Grades: PK-8
| 92 students
Rank: #99.
Sabetha High School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1011 Bluejay Blvd
Sabetha, KS 66534
(785) 284-2155
Grades: 9-12
| 231 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Nemaha County, KS

Nemaha County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
313 Nemaha
Baileyville, KS 66404
(785) 336-6631
Grades: 6-12
| 78 students
313 Nemaha St
Baileyville, KS 66404
(785) 336-6631
Grades: 7-12
| 104 students
416 Jilson St Box 144
Bern, KS 66408
(785) 336-2293
Grades: PK-8
| 87 students
416 Jilson St Box 44
Bern, KS 66408
(785) 336-3031
Grades: 9-12
| 43 students
Box 144
Bern, KS 66408
(785) 336-2293
Grades: K-6
| 63 students
110 North 11th St
Seneca, KS 66538
(785) 336-2173
Grades: PK-8
| 329 students
214 North 11th
Seneca, KS 66538
(785) 336-3557
Grades: 9-12
| 162 students
9857 State Hwy 178
Seneca, KS 66538
(785) 336-3201
Grades: K-6
| 67 students
9857 State Hwy 178
Seneca, KS 66538
(785) 336-3201
Grades: K-6
| 55 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Nemaha County, KS?
How many public schools are located in Nemaha County, KS?
9 public schools are located in Nemaha County, KS.
What percentage of students in Nemaha County, KS go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Nemaha County, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Nemaha County, KS?
Nemaha County, KS public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

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