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Best Saunders County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 949 students in Saunders County, NE.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Saunders County, NE are Wahoo Middle School, Ashland-greenwood Middle 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Nebraska public middle school average of 61%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Saunders County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Nebraska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public middle school average of 35% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Saunders County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wahoo Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2201 N Locust
Wahoo, NE 68066
(402) 443-3101
Gr: 6-8 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Ashland-greenwood Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
807 N 17th
Ashland, NE 68003
(402) 944-2114
Gr: 6-8 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Yutan High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1200 2nd St
Yutan, NE 68073
(402) 625-2241
Gr: 7-12 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Mead High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
114 N Vine
Mead, NE 68041
(402) 624-3435
Gr: 7-12 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Cedar Bluffs Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
110 East Main Street
Cedar Bluffs, NE 68015
(402) 628-2080
Gr: 6-8 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Saunders County, NE?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Saunders County, NE include Wahoo Middle School, Ashland-greenwood Middle School and Yutan High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Saunders County?
5 public middle schools are located in Saunders County.
What is the racial composition of students in Saunders County?
Saunders County public middle schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public middle schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic).

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