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Best Nemaha County Public Schools (2026)

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)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Centralia Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
507 John Riggins Ave
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:
10/
10
Top 10%
101 Oregon
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:
10/
10
Top 10%
110 N. 11th
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:
7/
10
Top 50%
214 N. 11th
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:
7/
10
Top 50%
751 Bluejay Blvd
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:
7/
10
Top 50%
507 John Riggins Ave
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:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1011 Bluejay Blvd
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?
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?

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