For the 2026-27 school year, there are 15 alternative public elementary schools serving 2 students in Nebraska.
Nebraska alternative public elementary schools have a diversity score of 0.00, which is less than the Nebraska public elementary school average of 0.59.
Minority enrollment is 0% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Alternative Public Elementary Schools in Nebraska (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ops Virtual Elementary School
Alternative School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3215 Cuming St
Omaha, NE 68131
(531) 299-0269
Omaha, NE 68131
(531) 299-0269
Gr: PK-5
Rank: #22.
Ops Virtual Middle School
Alternative School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3230 Burt St
Omaha, NE 68131
(531) 299-0269
Omaha, NE 68131
(531) 299-0269
Gr: 6-8
Rank: n/an/a
Alegent/immanuel Rtc
Alternative School
6845 N 68th Plaza
Omaha, NE 68122
(402) 572-2040
Omaha, NE 68122
(402) 572-2040
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
Boys Town Intervention And Assessment School
Alternative School
178 Suydka Dr
Boys Town, NE 68010
(531) 355-8414
Boys Town, NE 68010
(531) 355-8414
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Child And Adolescent Psychiatric Center
Alternative School
14043 Brookhouser Rd
Boys Town, NE 68010
(531) 355-7273
Boys Town, NE 68010
(531) 355-7273
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
Esu 7 Learning Academy
Alternative School
2567 44th Ave
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-0815
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-0815
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
Hanny Arram Center
Alternative School
3907 6th Avenue
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 698-6900
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 698-6900
Gr: 6-12 | 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Middle School Student Support Program
Alternative School
1801 South 40th Street
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 436-1694
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 436-1694
Gr: 6-8
Rank: n/an/a
Northeast Ne Juvenile Services
Alternative School
1313 1/2 N Main Street
Madison, NE 68748
(402) 454-3955
Madison, NE 68748
(402) 454-3955
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Nova Alternative School
Alternative School
8502 Mormon Bridge Rd
Omaha, NE 68152
(402) 991-8551
Omaha, NE 68152
(402) 991-8551
Gr: 5-12
Rank: n/an/a
Panhandle Beginnings Day Treatment
Alternative School
116 Terry Blvd
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 632-3981
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 632-3981
Gr: 3-8
Rank: n/an/a
Radius Middle School
Alternative School
5040 Grand Avenue
Omaha, NE 68104
(531) 895-0055
Omaha, NE 68104
(531) 895-0055
Gr: 6-8
Rank: n/an/a
Rtc School
Alternative School
14092 Hospital Rd
Boys Town, NE 68010
(531) 355-7273
Boys Town, NE 68010
(531) 355-7273
Gr: 1-12
Rank: n/an/a
Skills Academy
Alternative School
1912 N Lafayette Ave
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5888
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5888
Gr: PK-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked alternative public elementary schools in Nebraska?
The top-ranked alternative public elementary schools in Nebraska include Ops Virtual Elementary School and Ops Virtual Middle School.
How many alternative public elementary schools are located in Nebraska?
15 alternative public elementary schools are located in Nebraska.
What is the racial composition of students in Nebraska?
Nebraska alternative public elementary schools minority enrollment is 0% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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