For the 2024 school year, there are 72 public schools serving 34,100 students in Sarpy County, NE (there are 16 private schools, serving 2,531 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Sarpy County, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Sarpy County, NE are Upchurch Elementary School, Palisades Elementary School and Whitetail Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sarpy County, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 48% statewide average). Schools in Sarpy County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sarpy County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Upchurch Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8686 S 165th St
Omaha, NE 68136
(402) 715-7150
Omaha, NE 68136
(402) 715-7150
Grades: PK-5
| 427 students
Rank: #22.
Palisades Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16820 Chutney Dr
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 895-2194
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 895-2194
Grades: PK-5
| 513 students
Rank: #33.
Whitetail Creek Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
19110 Greenleaf Street
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 895-3388
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 895-3388
Grades: PK-5
| 539 students
Rank: #44.
Prairie Queen Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10520 S 123rd Avenue
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 514-3650
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 514-3650
Grades: PK-6
| 500 students
Rank: #55.
Bell Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7909 Reed Street
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-0408
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-0408
Grades: PK-6
| 487 students
Rank: #66.
Portal Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9920 Brentwood Dr
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 898-0425
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 898-0425
Grades: PK-6
| 445 students
Rank: #77.
Gretna Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
801 South St
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 332-3341
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 332-3341
Grades: PK-5
| 490 students
Rank: #88.
Bellevue Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12001 Timberridge Dr
Papillion, NE 68133
(402) 827-1840
Papillion, NE 68133
(402) 827-1840
Grades: PK-6
| 476 students
Rank: #99.
Aspen Creek Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18414 Summit Drive
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 332-3866
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 332-3866
Grades: 6-8
| 757 students
Rank: #1010.
Aspen Creek Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10325 South 188th Street
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 332-5617
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 332-5617
Grades: PK-5
| 433 students
Rank: #1111.
Liberty Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10820 Wittmuss Dr
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 514-3600
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 514-3600
Grades: 7-8
| 467 students
Rank: #1212.
Gretna High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11335 S 204th Street
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 332-3936
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 332-3936
Grades: 9-12
| 1,616 students
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14110 Tregaron Drive
Bellevue, NE 68123
(402) 827-5950
Bellevue, NE 68123
(402) 827-5950
Grades: PK-6
| 448 students
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Springfield Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
765 Main St
Springfield, NE 68059
(402) 253-2245
Springfield, NE 68059
(402) 253-2245
Grades: PK-6
| 343 students
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Walnut Creek Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
720 Fenwick St
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-9630
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-9630
Grades: PK-6
| 429 students
Rank: #1616.
Reeder Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19202 Chandler St
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 715-6420
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 715-6420
Grades: PK-5
| 531 students
Rank: #1717.
Squire John Thomas Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11221 Northridge Drive
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 332-5578
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 332-5578
Grades: PK-5
| 410 students
Rank: #1818.
Two Springs Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3001 Spring Blvd
Bellevue, NE 68123
(402) 293-5070
Bellevue, NE 68123
(402) 293-5070
Grades: PK-6
| 362 students
Rank: #1919.
Patriot Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1701 Hardwood Dr
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-0405
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-0405
Grades: PK-6
| 413 students
Rank: #2020.
Papillion La Vista South High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10799 Hwy 370
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 829-4600
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 829-4600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,958 students
Rank: #2121.
Gretna Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11705 South 216th Street
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 332-3048
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 332-3048
Grades: 6-8
| 697 students
Rank: #2222.
Westmont Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13210 Glenn St
Omaha, NE 68138
(402) 895-9602
Omaha, NE 68138
(402) 895-9602
Grades: PK-6
| 251 students
Rank: #2323.
Falling Waters Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5909 S 200th Ave
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 332-3938
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 332-3938
Grades: PK-5
| 507 students
Rank: #2424.
Lewis & Clark Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13502 S 38th St
Bellevue, NE 68123
(402) 898-8760
Bellevue, NE 68123
(402) 898-8760
Grades: 7-8
| 519 students
Rank: #2525.
Trumble Park Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Valley Rd
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-0466
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-0466
Grades: PK-6
| 378 students
Rank: #2626.
Papillion La Vista Senior High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
402 E Centennial Rd
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-0400
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-0400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,856 students
Rank: #2727.
Tara Heights Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 Tara Rd
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-0445
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-0445
Grades: PK-6
| 431 students
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Anderson Grove Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11820 S 37th St
Bellevue, NE 68123
(402) 898-0479
Bellevue, NE 68123
(402) 898-0479
Grades: PK-6
| 309 students
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Platteview Central Jr High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14801 S 108th St
Springfield, NE 68059
(402) 339-5052
Springfield, NE 68059
(402) 339-5052
Grades: 7-8
| 170 students
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Platteview Senior High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14801 S 108th St
Springfield, NE 68059
(402) 339-3606
Springfield, NE 68059
(402) 339-3606
Grades: 9-12
| 392 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Ashbury Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11740 S 120th Street
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 537-6299
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 537-6299
Grades: PK-6
| 214 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Lemay Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2726 Kennedy Dr
Bellevue, NE 68123
(402) 293-4760
Bellevue, NE 68123
(402) 293-4760
Grades: PK-6
| 310 students
Rank: #3333.
Papillion Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
423 S Washington St
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-0424
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-0424
Grades: 7-8
| 685 students
Rank: #3434.
Rumsey Station Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
110 Eagle Ridge Dr
Papillion, NE 68133
(402) 898-0475
Papillion, NE 68133
(402) 898-0475
Grades: PK-6
| 392 students
Rank: #3535.
Logan Fontenelle Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
701 Kayleen Dr South
Bellevue, NE 68005
(402) 293-4360
Bellevue, NE 68005
(402) 293-4360
Grades: 7-8
| 460 students
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Sarpy County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Ecse - Arlington Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
6949 S 110th
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 597-4800
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 597-4800
Grades: PK
| 15 students
Ecse - Elkhorn Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
6949 S 110th
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 597-4800
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 597-4800
Grades: PK
| 18 students
Ecse - Gretna Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
6949 S 110th
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 597-4800
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 597-4800
Grades: PK-12
| 57 students
Ecse - Westmont Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
6949 S 110th
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 597-4800
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 597-4800
Grades: PK
| 21 students
Ecse-ft Calhoun Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
6949 S 110th St
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 597-4800
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 597-4800
Grades: PK
| 24 students
Ecse-louisville Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
6949 S 110th
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 597-4800
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 597-4800
Grades: PK
| 22 students
Ecse-platteview Central Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
6949 S 110th
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 597-4800
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 597-4800
Grades: PK
| 23 students
Ecse-valley Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
6949 S 110th St
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 597-4800
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 597-4800
Grades: PK
| 38 students
Ecse-weeping Water Headstart (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
6949 S 110th
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 597-4930
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 597-4930
Grades: PK-12
| 18 students
402 E Centennial Rd
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-0400
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-0400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,465 students
701 Olson Drive, Suite 111 Har
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 339-6592
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 339-6592
Grades: PK
| 82 students
701 Olson Drive, Suite 111 Har
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 339-6592
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 339-6592
Grades: PK
| n/a students
701 Olson Drive, Suite 111 Har
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 339-6592
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 339-6592
Grades: PK
| 83 students
701 Olson Drive, Suite 111 Har
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 339-6592
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 339-6592
Grades: PK
| 2 students
Young Adult Transition Program Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
504 South Washington
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-1970
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-1970
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sarpy County, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Sarpy County, NE include Upchurch Elementary School, Palisades Elementary School and Whitetail Creek Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Sarpy County, NE?
72 public schools are located in Sarpy County, NE.
What percentage of students in Sarpy County, NE go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Sarpy County, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sarpy County, NE?
Sarpy County, NE public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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