Nebraska is the #33 largest school system in the United States, serving 327,576 students across the 1,084 public schools for the 2023-24 school year (there are 228 private schools, serving 42,424 students). 89% of all K-12 students in Nebraska are educated in public schools (compared to national average of 90%).
The percentage of students achieving math proficiency in Nebraska is 46%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 48%.
The top ranked public schools in Nebraska are Hitchcock Elementary School, Blue Sage Elementary School and Aldrich Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
There are 65 Blue Ribbon Schools and 25 special education schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% (majority Hispanic) and the student:teacher ratio is 14:1.
Student by Ethnicity
(NE) School Average
American Indian
1%
Asian
3%
Hispanic
21%
Black
7%
White
64%
Two or more races
4%
Top Ranked Public Schools in Nebraska (2023-24)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Hitchcock Elementary School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Reading: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
5809 S 104th St
Omaha, NE 68127
(402) 715-2255
Omaha, NE 68127
(402) 715-2255
Rank: #22.
Blue Sage Elementary School
Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Reading: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
3600 S 215th Street
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-3577
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-3577
Rank: #33.
Aldrich Elementary School
Math: 82% | Reading: 89%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 82% (Top 1%)
Reading: 89% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
506 N 162 Ave
Omaha, NE 68118
(402) 715-2020
Omaha, NE 68118
(402) 715-2020
Rank: #44.
Elkhorn South High School
Math: 85% | Reading: 83%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 85% (Top 1%)
Reading: 83% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
20303 Blue Sage Parkway
Omaha, NE 68130
(402) 289-0616
Omaha, NE 68130
(402) 289-0616
Rank: #55.
Fire Ridge Elementary School
Math: 82% | Reading: 83%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 82% (Top 1%)
Reading: 83% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
19660 Farnam St
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-0735
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-0735
Rank: #66.
West Bay Elementary School
Math: 78% | Reading: 85%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 78% (Top 5%)
Reading: 85% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
3220 S 188th Ave
Omaha, NE 68130
(402) 289-9045
Omaha, NE 68130
(402) 289-9045
Rank: #77.
Pender Elementary School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 80-84% (Top 1%)
Reading: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-6
609 Whitney St
Pender, NE 68047
(402) 385-3244
Pender, NE 68047
(402) 385-3244
Rank: #88.
Grace Abbott Elementary School
Math: 80% | Reading: 82%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 80% (Top 5%)
Reading: 82% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
1313 N 156th
Omaha, NE 68118
(402) 715-2900
Omaha, NE 68118
(402) 715-2900
Rank: #99.
Spring Ridge Elementary School
Math: 77% | Reading: 84%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 77% (Top 5%)
Reading: 84% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
17830 Shadow Ridge Dr
Omaha, NE 68130
(402) 637-0204
Omaha, NE 68130
(402) 637-0204
Rank: #1010.
Elkhorn Valley View Middle School
Math: 80% | Reading: 77%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 80% (Top 5%)
Reading: 77% (Top 5%)
Grades: 6-8
1313 S 208th St
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-0362
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-0362
Best Nebraska Public Schools by County (2023-24)
County
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Nebraska?
The top ranked public schools in Nebraska include Hitchcock Elementary School, Blue Sage Elementary School and Aldrich Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Nebraska?
1,084 public schools are located in Nebraska.
What percentage of students in Nebraska go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Nebraska are educated in public schools (compared to national average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Nebraska?
Minority enrollment in Nebraska is 36% (majority Hispanic)
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