For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 620 students in Saunders County, NE (there are 17 public schools, serving 3,736 public students). 14% of all K-12 students in Saunders County, NE are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Nebraska private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
100% of private schools in Saunders County, NE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Private Schools in Saunders County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bishop Neumann High School
(Catholic)
202 S Linden St
Wahoo, NE 68066
(402) 443-4151
Wahoo, NE 68066
(402) 443-4151
Gr: 7-12 | 281 students Avg. class size: 15 students Acceptance rate listed
St. John Nepomucene School
(Catholic)
130 North Front Street
Weston, NE 68070
(402) 642-5234
Weston, NE 68070
(402) 642-5234
Gr: PK-6 | 73 students
St. Wenceslaus School
(Catholic)
108 N Linden St
Wahoo, NE 68066
(402) 443-3336
Wahoo, NE 68066
(402) 443-3336
Gr: PK-6 | 266 students
Overview
This County (Saunders County)
This State (NE)
# Schools
3 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
620 Students
41,494 Students
% Average Students of Color
3%
20%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
44 Teachers
3,087 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Average Class Size
15 students
17 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
91%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.53
# American Indian Students
7 Students
225 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
1,131 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
3,181 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
8%
# Black Students
3 Students
1,769 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
520 Students
27,356 Students
% White Students
84%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
74 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
83 Students
7,758 Students
% of Others Students
13%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Saunders County, NE?
3 private schools are located in Saunders County, NE.
What percentage of students in Saunders County go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Saunders County are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Saunders County?
100% of private schools in Saunders County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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