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 59% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), 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
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Yutan Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
902 2nd St
Yutan, NE 68073
(402) 625-2141
Yutan, NE 68073
(402) 625-2141
Grades: PK-6
| 287 students
Rank: #22.
Ashland-greenwood Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1200 Boyd Steet
Ashland, NE 68003
(402) 944-7083
Ashland, NE 68003
(402) 944-7083
Grades: PK-5
| 257 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Elementary Sch At Valparaiso
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
406 E Third
Valparaiso, NE 68065
(402) 784-3301
Valparaiso, NE 68065
(402) 784-3301
Grades: PK-5
| 148 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Wahoo High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2201 N Locust
Wahoo, NE 68066
(402) 443-4332
Wahoo, NE 68066
(402) 443-4332
Grades: 9-12
| 326 students
Rank: #55.
Elementary School At Ceresco
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
114 S Third
Ceresco, NE 68017
(402) 665-3651
Ceresco, NE 68017
(402) 665-3651
Grades: PK-5
| 140 students
Rank: #66.
Wahoo Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2201 N Locust
Wahoo, NE 68066
(402) 443-3101
Wahoo, NE 68066
(402) 443-3101
Grades: 6-8
| 242 students
Rank: #77.
Wahoo Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2056 N Hackberry
Wahoo, NE 68066
(402) 443-4250
Wahoo, NE 68066
(402) 443-4250
Grades: PK-5
| 467 students
Rank: #88.
Ashland-greenwood Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1842 Furnas St
Ashland, NE 68003
(402) 944-2114
Ashland, NE 68003
(402) 944-2114
Grades: 6-8
| 242 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Ashland-greenwood High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1842 Furnas Street
Ashland, NE 68003
(402) 944-2117
Ashland, NE 68003
(402) 944-2117
Grades: 9-12
| 283 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Yutan High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1200 2nd St
Yutan, NE 68073
(402) 625-2241
Yutan, NE 68073
(402) 625-2241
Grades: 7-12
| 213 students
Rank: #1111.
Cedar Bluffs Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
110 E Main St
Cedar Bluffs, NE 68015
(402) 628-2060
Cedar Bluffs, NE 68015
(402) 628-2060
Grades: PK-5
| 252 students
Rank: #1212.
Mead High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
114 N Vine
Mead, NE 68041
(402) 624-3435
Mead, NE 68041
(402) 624-3435
Grades: 7-12
| 132 students
Rank: #1313.
Mead Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
115 N Elm
Mead, NE 68041
(402) 624-6465
Mead, NE 68041
(402) 624-6465
Grades: PK-6
| 157 students
Rank: #1414.
Cedar Bluffs High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
110 E Main St
Cedar Bluffs, NE 68015
(402) 628-2080
Cedar Bluffs, NE 68015
(402) 628-2080
Grades: 9-12
| 97 students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 120 students
Rank: n/an/a
1010 North 17th Avenue
Ashland, NE 68003
(402) 944-2128
Ashland, NE 68003
(402) 944-2128
Grades: PK-2
| 320 students
Saunders County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
110 E Main St
Cedar Bluffs, NE 68015
(402) 628-2080
Cedar Bluffs, NE 68015
(402) 628-2080
Grades: PK
| 41 students
785 County Road A
Ashland, NE 68003
(402) 944-2475
Ashland, NE 68003
(402) 944-2475
Grades: PK-8
| 14 students
105 West Moravia
Prague, NE 68050
(402) 663-4388
Prague, NE 68050
(402) 663-4388
Grades: PK-4
| 6 students
850 Dech Box 40
Ithaca, NE 68033
(402) 623-4250
Ithaca, NE 68033
(402) 623-4250
Grades: PK-8
| 8 students
246 Bowen Ave Box 38
Malmo, NE 68040
(402) 642-5601
Malmo, NE 68040
(402) 642-5601
Grades: PK-8
| 7 students
701 County Road 29
Valparaiso, NE 68065
(402) 784-3608
Valparaiso, NE 68065
(402) 784-3608
Grades: PK-8
| 4 students
105 West Moravia
Prague, NE 68050
(402) 663-4388
Prague, NE 68050
(402) 663-4388
Grades: PK-6
| 52 students
105 West Moravia
Prague, NE 68050
(402) 663-4388
Prague, NE 68050
(402) 663-4388
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
1655 County Road 19
Wahoo, NE 68066
(402) 443-5317
Wahoo, NE 68066
(402) 443-5317
Grades: PK-8
| 10 students
1567 County Road O
Colon, NE 68018
(402) 443-5236
Colon, NE 68018
(402) 443-5236
Grades: PK-8
| 6 students
2744 County Road F
Valparaiso, NE 68065
(402) 784-2154
Valparaiso, NE 68065
(402) 784-2154
Grades: PK-8
| 4 students
1200 Boyd St
Ashland, NE 68003
(402) 944-2128
Ashland, NE 68003
(402) 944-2128
Grades: PK
| 15 students
103 School St Po Box 30
Weston, NE 68070
(402) 642-5487
Weston, NE 68070
(402) 642-5487
Grades: 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, Ashland-greenwood High School vs. Wahoo High School
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