For the 2025 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, Ashland-greenwood High School and Yutan 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 47% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Saunders County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public high schools.
Saunders County, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the Nebraska average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ashland-greenwood 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)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #2 - 32. - 3.
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: #2 - 32. - 3.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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
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 high schools in Saunders County, NE?
The top ranked public high schools in Saunders County, NE include Wahoo High School, Ashland-greenwood High School and Yutan 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, Wahoo High School vs. Ashland-greenwood High School
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