For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 2,081 students in Saunders County, NE.
The top-ranked public preschools in Saunders County, NE are Yutan Elementary School, Ashland-greenwood Intermediate School and Elementary School At Valparaiso. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saunders County, NE public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Saunders County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschool average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Saunders County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Yutan Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
902 2nd St
Yutan, NE 68073
(402) 625-2141
Yutan, NE 68073
(402) 625-2141
Gr: PK-6 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Ashland-greenwood Intermediate School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1200 Boyd Steet
Ashland, NE 68003
(402) 944-7083
Ashland, NE 68003
(402) 944-7083
Gr: PK-5 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Elementary School At Valparaiso
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
406 E Third
Valparaiso, NE 68065
(402) 784-3301
Valparaiso, NE 68065
(402) 784-3301
Gr: PK-5 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Wahoo Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2056 N Hackberry
Wahoo, NE 68066
(402) 443-4250
Wahoo, NE 68066
(402) 443-4250
Gr: PK-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Elementary School At Ceresco
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
114 S Third
Ceresco, NE 68017
(402) 665-3651
Ceresco, NE 68017
(402) 665-3651
Gr: PK-5 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #66.
Cedar Bluffs Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
110 E Main St
Cedar Bluffs, NE 68015
(402) 628-2060
Cedar Bluffs, NE 68015
(402) 628-2060
Gr: PK-5 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #77.
Mead Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
115 N Elm
Mead, NE 68041
(402) 624-6465
Mead, NE 68041
(402) 624-6465
Gr: PK-6 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
1010 North 17th Avenue
Ashland, NE 68003
(402) 944-2128
Ashland, NE 68003
(402) 944-2128
Gr: PK-2 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
2056 N Hackberry
Wahoo, NE 68066
(402) 443-4250
Wahoo, NE 68066
(402) 443-4250
Gr: PK | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Saunders County, NE?
The top-ranked public preschools in Saunders County, NE include Yutan Elementary School, Ashland-greenwood Intermediate School and Elementary School At Valparaiso.
How many public preschools are located in Saunders County?
9 public preschools are located in Saunders County.
What is the racial composition of students in Saunders County?
Saunders County public preschools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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