For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,051 students in Saunders County, NE.
The top ranked public high schools in Saunders County, NE are Wahoo High School, Yutan High School and Mead High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saunders County, NE public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Saunders County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Nebraska public high schools.
Saunders County, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Nebraska average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Wahoo High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nebraska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Saunders County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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%
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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 high schools in Saunders County, NE?
The top ranked public high schools in Saunders County, NE include Wahoo High School, Yutan High School and Mead High School.
How many public high schools are located in Saunders County?
5 public high schools are located in Saunders County.
What is the racial composition of students in Saunders County?
Saunders County public high schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Saunders County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Saunders County include: Mead High School vs. Wahoo High School, Yutan High School vs. Ashland-greenwood High School, Cedar Bluffs High School vs. Wahoo High School
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