For the 2023-24 school year, there are 67 blue ribbon public schools serving 19,129 students in Nebraska.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public schools in Nebraska are Pender Elementary School, Sagewood Elementary School and North Bend Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nebraska blue ribbon 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).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Nebraska Blue Ribbon Public Schools (2023-24)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pender Elementary School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
609 Whitney St
Pender, NE 68047
(402) 385-3244
Pender, NE 68047
(402) 385-3244
Grades: PK-6
| 248 students
Rank: #22.
Sagewood Elementary School
Math: 78% | Reading: 78%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4910 N 177th St
Omaha, NE 68116
(402) 289-9078
Omaha, NE 68116
(402) 289-9078
Grades: PK-5
| 484 students
Rank: #33.
North Bend Central Elementary School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
420 E 11th St
North Bend, NE 68649
(402) 652-8122
North Bend, NE 68649
(402) 652-8122
Grades: PK-5
| 275 students
Rank: #44.
Elementary School At Johnson
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
310 Main St
Johnson, NE 68378
(402) 868-5235
Johnson, NE 68378
(402) 868-5235
Grades: PK-6
| 210 students
Rank: #55.
Humann Elementary School
Math: 68% | Reading: 73%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6720 Rockwood Ln
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 436-1145
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 436-1145
Grades: PK-5
| 568 students
Rank: #66.
Carl A Swanson Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8601 Harney Street
Omaha, NE 68114
(402) 390-6485
Omaha, NE 68114
(402) 390-6485
Grades: PK-6
| 295 students
Rank: #77.
Osceola Elementary School
Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
341 S Kimmel
Osceola, NE 68651
(402) 747-2091
Osceola, NE 68651
(402) 747-2091
Grades: PK-5
| 107 students
Rank: #88.
Stapleton Elementary School
Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
702 6th Street
Stapleton, NE 69163
(308) 636-2252
Stapleton, NE 69163
(308) 636-2252
Grades: PK-6
| 97 students
Rank: #99.
Westside Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1703 Philip Ave
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2561
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2561
Grades: PK-4
| 210 students
Rank: #1010.
Columbian Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
330 S 127th St
Omaha, NE 68154
(531) 299-1240
Omaha, NE 68154
(531) 299-1240
Grades: PK-5
| 266 students
Rank: #1111.
Lux Middle School
Math: 69% | Reading: 66%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7800 High St
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 436-1220
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 436-1220
Grades: 6-8
| 792 students
Rank: #1212.
Rousseau Elementary School
Math: 63% | Reading: 68%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3701 S 33rd St
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 436-1165
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 436-1165
Grades: PK-5
| 539 students
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Fort Calhoun Jr-sr High School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5876 County Road P43
Fort Calhoun, NE 68023
(402) 468-5591
Fort Calhoun, NE 68023
(402) 468-5591
Grades: 7-12
| 354 students
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Pyrtle Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
721 Cottonwood Dr
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1162
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1162
Grades: PK-5
| 452 students
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Standing Bear Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15860 Taylor Street
Omaha, NE 68116
(531) 299-2140
Omaha, NE 68116
(531) 299-2140
Grades: PK-4
| 570 students
Rank: #1616.
Elkhorn Middle School
Math: 68% | Reading: 61%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3200 N 207th Plaza
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-2428
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-2428
Grades: 6-8
| 574 students
Rank: #1717.
Valentine Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
615 E 5th St
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-3237
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-3237
Grades: PK-4
| 274 students
Rank: #1818.
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: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Bloomfield Jr-sr High School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
311 E Benton
Bloomfield, NE 68718
(402) 373-4800
Bloomfield, NE 68718
(402) 373-4800
Grades: 7-12
| 128 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Mc Cook Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1500 W 3rd St
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-5681
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-5681
Grades: PK-3
| 411 students
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
David City Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
826 E St
David City, NE 68632
(402) 367-3779
David City, NE 68632
(402) 367-3779
Grades: PK-6
| 300 students
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Hitchcock Co Jr/sr High School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
318 West D
Trenton, NE 69044
(308) 334-5575
Trenton, NE 69044
(308) 334-5575
Grades: 7-12
| 133 students
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Wisner-pilger Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
801 18th St
Wisner, NE 68791
(402) 529-6465
Wisner, NE 68791
(402) 529-6465
Grades: PK-6
| 241 students
Rank: #2424.
Randolph Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
309 N Bridge St
Randolph, NE 68771
(402) 337-0385
Randolph, NE 68771
(402) 337-0385
Grades: PK-6
| 172 students
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Auburn Middle School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1829 Central Ave
Auburn, NE 68305
(402) 274-4328
Auburn, NE 68305
(402) 274-4328
Grades: 6-8
| 199 students
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Creighton Community High School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1609 Redick Ave
Creighton, NE 68729
(402) 358-5000
Creighton, NE 68729
(402) 358-5000
Grades: 7-12
| 130 students
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Crofton Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1301 W 5th St
Crofton, NE 68730
(402) 388-4357
Crofton, NE 68730
(402) 388-4357
Grades: PK-6
| 166 students
Rank: #2828.
Sidney High School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1100 19th Ave
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-5893
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-5893
Grades: 9-12
| 377 students
Rank: #2929.
Mitchell Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1439 13th Ave
Mitchell, NE 69357
(308) 623-2828
Mitchell, NE 69357
(308) 623-2828
Grades: PK-6
| 352 students
Rank: #3030.
Potter-dix Elementary School
Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
304 Horrum St
Dix, NE 69133
(308) 682-5226
Dix, NE 69133
(308) 682-5226
Grades: PK-6
| 81 students
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Alma Elementary At Alma
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
515 Jewell St
Alma, NE 68920
(308) 928-2131
Alma, NE 68920
(308) 928-2131
Grades: PK-6
| 199 students
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Burwell Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
204 S 4th
Burwell, NE 68823
(308) 346-4431
Burwell, NE 68823
(308) 346-4431
Grades: PK-6
| 167 students
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Calvert Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2103 O Street
Auburn, NE 68305
(402) 274-4129
Auburn, NE 68305
(402) 274-4129
Grades: PK-5
| 563 students
Rank: #3434.
Dundee Elementary School
Math: 42% | Reading: 62%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
310 N 51st Street
Omaha, NE 68132
(531) 299-1340
Omaha, NE 68132
(531) 299-1340
Grades: PK-6
| 447 students
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Fullerton Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
606 4th St
Fullerton, NE 68638
(308) 536-2431
Fullerton, NE 68638
(308) 536-2431
Grades: PK-6
| 176 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public schools in Nebraska?
The top ranked blue ribbon public schools in Nebraska include Pender Elementary School, Sagewood Elementary School and North Bend Central Elementary School.
How many blue ribbon public schools are located in Nebraska?
67 blue ribbon public schools are located in Nebraska.
What is the racial composition of students in Nebraska?
Nebraska blue ribbon public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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