For the 2025 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 90%.
100% of private schools in Saunders County, NE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Private Schools in Saunders County (2025)
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
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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