For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 3,736 students in Saunders County, NE (there are 3 private schools, serving 620 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Saunders County, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Saunders County, NE are Yutan Elementary School, Ashland-greenwood Elementary School and Elementary Sch At Valparaiso. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saunders County, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Saunders County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Saunders County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Yutan Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
902 2nd St
Yutan, NE 68073
(402) 625-2141
Yutan, NE 68073
(402) 625-2141
Gr: PK-6 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Ashland-greenwood Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1200 Boyd Steet
Ashland, NE 68003
(402) 944-7083
Ashland, NE 68003
(402) 944-7083
Gr: PK-5 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Elementary Sch At Valparaiso
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
406 E Third
Valparaiso, NE 68065
(402) 784-3301
Valparaiso, NE 68065
(402) 784-3301
Gr: PK-5 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Wahoo High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2201 N Locust
Wahoo, NE 68066
(402) 443-4332
Wahoo, NE 68066
(402) 443-4332
Gr: 9-12 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Wahoo Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2056 N Hackberry
Wahoo, NE 68066
(402) 443-4250
Wahoo, NE 68066
(402) 443-4250
Gr: PK-5 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #66.
Wahoo Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2201 N Locust
Wahoo, NE 68066
(402) 443-3101
Wahoo, NE 68066
(402) 443-3101
Gr: 6-8 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #77.
Elementary School At Ceresco
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
114 S Third
Ceresco, NE 68017
(402) 665-3651
Ceresco, NE 68017
(402) 665-3651
Gr: PK-5 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #88.
Ashland-greenwood Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1842 Furnas St
Ashland, NE 68003
(402) 944-2114
Ashland, NE 68003
(402) 944-2114
Gr: 6-8 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #99.
Yutan High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1200 2nd St
Yutan, NE 68073
(402) 625-2241
Yutan, NE 68073
(402) 625-2241
Gr: 7-12 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1010.
Mead High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
114 N Vine
Mead, NE 68041
(402) 624-3435
Mead, NE 68041
(402) 624-3435
Gr: 7-12 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1111.
Ashland-greenwood High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1842 Furnas Street
Ashland, NE 68003
(402) 944-2117
Ashland, NE 68003
(402) 944-2117
Gr: 9-12 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1212.
Cedar Bluffs Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
110 E Main St
Cedar Bluffs, NE 68015
(402) 628-2060
Cedar Bluffs, NE 68015
(402) 628-2060
Gr: PK-5 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1313.
Cedar Bluffs High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
110 E Main St
Cedar Bluffs, NE 68015
(402) 628-2080
Cedar Bluffs, NE 68015
(402) 628-2080
Gr: 9-12 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1414.
Mead Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
115 N Elm
Mead, NE 68041
(402) 624-6465
Mead, NE 68041
(402) 624-6465
Gr: PK-6 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1515.
Cedar Bluffs Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
110 East Main Street
Cedar Bluffs, NE 68015
(402) 628-2080
Cedar Bluffs, NE 68015
(402) 628-2080
Gr: 6-8 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
1010 North 17th Avenue
Ashland, NE 68003
(402) 944-2128
Ashland, NE 68003
(402) 944-2128
Gr: PK-2 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
2056 N Hackberry
Wahoo, NE 68066
(402) 443-4250
Wahoo, NE 68066
(402) 443-4250
Gr: PK | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Saunders County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
110 E Main St
Cedar Bluffs, NE 68015
(402) 628-2080
Cedar Bluffs, NE 68015
(402) 628-2080
Gr: PK | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 41:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
785 County Road A
Ashland, NE 68003
(402) 944-2475
Ashland, NE 68003
(402) 944-2475
Gr: PK-8 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
105 West Moravia
Prague, NE 68050
(402) 663-4388
Prague, NE 68050
(402) 663-4388
Gr: PK-4 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
850 Dech Box 40
Ithaca, NE 68033
(402) 623-4250
Ithaca, NE 68033
(402) 623-4250
Gr: PK-8 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
246 Bowen Ave Box 38
Malmo, NE 68040
(402) 642-5601
Malmo, NE 68040
(402) 642-5601
Gr: PK-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
701 County Road 29
Valparaiso, NE 68065
(402) 784-3608
Valparaiso, NE 68065
(402) 784-3608
Gr: PK-8 | 4 students
105 West Moravia
Prague, NE 68050
(402) 663-4388
Prague, NE 68050
(402) 663-4388
Gr: PK-6 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
1655 County Road 19
Wahoo, NE 68066
(402) 443-5317
Wahoo, NE 68066
(402) 443-5317
Gr: PK-8 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
1567 County Road O
Colon, NE 68018
(402) 443-5236
Colon, NE 68018
(402) 443-5236
Gr: PK-8 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
2744 County Road F
Valparaiso, NE 68065
(402) 784-2154
Valparaiso, NE 68065
(402) 784-2154
Gr: PK-8 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
1200 Boyd St
Ashland, NE 68003
(402) 944-2128
Ashland, NE 68003
(402) 944-2128
Gr: PK | 15 students Minority enrollment: 7%
103 School St Po Box 30
Weston, NE 68070
(402) 642-5487
Weston, NE 68070
(402) 642-5487
Gr: PK-8 | 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Saunders County, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Saunders County, NE include Yutan Elementary School, Ashland-greenwood Elementary School and Elementary Sch At Valparaiso.
How many public schools are located in Saunders County?
17 public schools are located in Saunders County.
What percentage of students in Saunders County go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Saunders County are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Saunders County?
Saunders County public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Saunders County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Saunders County include: Mead High School vs. Wahoo High School, Yutan High School vs. Ashland-greenwood High School, Yutan High School vs. Wahoo High School
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