For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,878 students in Nemaha County, KS (there are 1 private school, serving 228 private students). 89% 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 49% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 33% 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 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Nemaha County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Centralia Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
507 John Riggins Ave
Centralia, KS 66415
(785) 857-3324
Centralia, KS 66415
(785) 857-3324
Gr: PK-6 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Sabetha Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
101 Oregon
Sabetha, KS 66534
(785) 284-3448
Sabetha, KS 66534
(785) 284-3448
Gr: PK-5 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Nemaha Central Elementary And Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
110 N. 11th
Seneca, KS 66538
(785) 336-2173
Seneca, KS 66538
(785) 336-2173
Gr: PK-8 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Nemaha Central High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
214 N. 11th
Seneca, KS 66538
(785) 336-3557
Seneca, KS 66538
(785) 336-3557
Gr: 9-12 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Sabetha Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
751 Bluejay Blvd
Sabetha, KS 66534
(785) 284-2151
Sabetha, KS 66534
(785) 284-2151
Gr: 6-8 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #66.
Centralia High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
507 John Riggins Ave
Centralia, KS 66415
(785) 857-3324
Centralia, KS 66415
(785) 857-3324
Gr: 7-12 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #77.
Sabetha High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1011 Bluejay Blvd
Sabetha, KS 66534
(785) 284-2155
Sabetha, KS 66534
(785) 284-2155
Gr: 9-12 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Nemaha County, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in Nemaha County, KS include Centralia Elementary School, Sabetha Elementary School and Nemaha Central Elementary And Middle School. Nemaha County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Kansas.
How many public schools are located in Nemaha County?
7 public schools are located in Nemaha County.
What percentage of students in Nemaha County go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Nemaha County are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Nemaha County?
Nemaha County public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Nemaha County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Nemaha County include: Nemaha Central High School vs. Sabetha High School, Nemaha Central High School vs. Centralia High School, Centralia High School vs. Nemaha Central High School
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