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Saunders County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 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 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).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Saunders County (2026-27)

Map of Bishop Neumann High School
Bishop Neumann High School
Gr: 7-12 | 281 students
Catholic
202 S Linden St
Wahoo, NE 68066
(402) 443-4151
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Map of St. John Nepomucene School
St. John Nepomucene School
Gr: PK-6 | 73 students
Catholic
130 North Front Street
Weston, NE 68070
(402) 642-5234
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Map of St. Wenceslaus School
St. Wenceslaus School
Gr: PK-6 | 266 students
Catholic
108 N Linden St
Wahoo, NE 68066
(402) 443-3336
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Overview

Category
This State (NE)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
# Students
620 Students
41,453 Students
% Average Students of Color
3%
20%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
44 Teachers
3,094 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Acceptance Rate
100%
91%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.28
0.53
# American Indian Students
7 Students
225 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
<1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
1,131 Students
% Asian Students
0%
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
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
83 Students
7,738 Students
% of Others Students
13%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

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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