For the 2026 school year, there are 205 public schools serving 96,755 students in Douglas County, NE (there are 73 private schools, serving 18,177 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in Douglas County, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in Douglas County, NE are Blue Sage Elementary School, Hitchcock Elementary School and Spring Ridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Douglas County, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Douglas County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Douglas County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Blue Sage Elementary School
(Math: 95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3600 S 215th Street
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-3577
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-3577
Gr: PK-5 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Hitchcock Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5809 S 104th St
Omaha, NE 68127
(402) 715-2255
Omaha, NE 68127
(402) 715-2255
Gr: PK-5 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Spring Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
17830 Shadow Ridge Dr
Omaha, NE 68130
(402) 637-0204
Omaha, NE 68130
(402) 637-0204
Gr: PK-5 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Aldrich Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
506 N 162 Ave
Omaha, NE 68118
(402) 715-2020
Omaha, NE 68118
(402) 715-2020
Gr: PK-5 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #55.
West Dodge Station Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
18480 California St
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-2773
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-2773
Gr: PK-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #66.
Fire Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
19660 Farnam St
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-0735
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-0735
Gr: PK-5 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #77.
Skyline Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
400 S 210th St
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-3433
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-3433
Gr: PK-5 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #88.
Elkhorn North Ridge Middle School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
18330 Purple Martin Parkway
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-5787
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-5787
Gr: 6-8 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Grace Abbott Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1313 N 156th
Omaha, NE 68118
(402) 715-2900
Omaha, NE 68118
(402) 715-2900
Gr: PK-5 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Manchester Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2750 N Hws Cleveland Blvd
Omaha, NE 68116
(402) 289-2590
Omaha, NE 68116
(402) 289-2590
Gr: PK-5 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1111.
Elkhorn Valley View Middle School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1313 S 208th St
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-0362
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-0362
Gr: 6-8 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1212.
West Bay Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3220 S 188th Ave
Omaha, NE 68130
(402) 289-9045
Omaha, NE 68130
(402) 289-9045
Gr: PK-5 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1313.
Elkhorn Grandview Middle School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
17801 Grand Avenue
Omaha, NE 68116
(402) 289-9399
Omaha, NE 68116
(402) 289-9399
Gr: 6-8 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1414.
Elkhorn Ridge Middle School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
17880 Marcy St
Omaha, NE 68118
(402) 334-9302
Omaha, NE 68118
(402) 334-9302
Gr: 6-8 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Hillrise Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
20110 Hopper St
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-2602
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-2602
Gr: PK-5 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Prairie Lane Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11444 Hascall Street
Omaha, NE 68144
(402) 390-6470
Omaha, NE 68144
(402) 390-6470
Gr: PK-6 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1717.
Ezra Millard Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
14111 Blondo St
Omaha, NE 68164
(402) 715-2955
Omaha, NE 68164
(402) 715-2955
Gr: PK-5 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1818.
Sunset Hills Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9503 Walnut St
Omaha, NE 68124
(402) 390-6480
Omaha, NE 68124
(402) 390-6480
Gr: PK-6 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1919.
Pine Creek Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7801 N Hws Cleveland Blvd
Bennington, NE 68007
(402) 238-2372
Bennington, NE 68007
(402) 238-2372
Gr: PK-5 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #2020.
Woodbrook Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
18520 Purple Martin Parkway
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-1823
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-1823
Gr: PK-5 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Loveland Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8201 Pacific Street
Omaha, NE 68114
(402) 390-6455
Omaha, NE 68114
(402) 390-6455
Gr: PK-6 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Westridge Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3100 N 206th St
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-2559
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-2559
Gr: PK-5 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Bennington Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11620 N 156th St
Bennington, NE 68007
(402) 238-2690
Bennington, NE 68007
(402) 238-2690
Gr: PK-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Sagewood Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4910 N 177th St
Omaha, NE 68116
(402) 289-9078
Omaha, NE 68116
(402) 289-9078
Gr: PK-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #2525.
Arbor View Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5115 N 208th St
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-1007
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-1007
Gr: PK-5 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #2626.
Elkhorn South High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
20303 Blue Sage Parkway
Omaha, NE 68130
(402) 289-0616
Omaha, NE 68130
(402) 289-0616
Gr: 9-12 | 1,434 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #2727.
Wheeler Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6707 S 178th St
Omaha, NE 68135
(402) 715-6250
Omaha, NE 68135
(402) 715-6250
Gr: PK-5 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #2828.
Reagan Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4440 S 198 Ave
Omaha, NE 68135
(402) 715-7100
Omaha, NE 68135
(402) 715-7100
Gr: PK-5 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #2929.
Willowdale Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
16901 P St
Omaha, NE 68135
(402) 715-8280
Omaha, NE 68135
(402) 715-8280
Gr: PK-5 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #3030.
Columbian Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
330 S 127th St
Omaha, NE 68154
(531) 299-1240
Omaha, NE 68154
(531) 299-1240
Gr: PK-5 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Carl A Swanson Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
410 S 86th Street
Omaha, NE 68114
(402) 390-6485
Omaha, NE 68114
(402) 390-6485
Gr: PK-6 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Oakdale Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9801 W Center Road
Omaha, NE 68124
(402) 390-6460
Omaha, NE 68124
(402) 390-6460
Gr: PK-6 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #3333.
Russell Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5304 S 172nd St
Omaha, NE 68135
(402) 715-8500
Omaha, NE 68135
(402) 715-8500
Gr: 6-8 | 760 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #3434.
Rohwer Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
17701 F St
Omaha, NE 68135
(402) 715-6225
Omaha, NE 68135
(402) 715-6225
Gr: PK-5 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #3535.
Elkhorn North High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
17800 George Miller Parkway
Omaha, NE 68116
(402) 289-0322
Omaha, NE 68116
(402) 289-0322
Gr: 9-12 | 1,050 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
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Douglas County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alice Buffett Magnet Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
14101 Larimore Avenue
Omaha, NE 68164
(402) 561-6160
Omaha, NE 68164
(402) 561-6160
Gr: 5-6 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Alternatives Academy/journeys (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
11111 M Street
Omaha, NE 68137
(402) 939-4696
Omaha, NE 68137
(402) 939-4696
8502 Morman Bridge Rd
Omaha, NE 68152
(402) 457-1373
Omaha, NE 68152
(402) 457-1373
Gr: 7-12
10310 Mockingbird Dr
Omaha, NE 68127
(402) 827-5339
Omaha, NE 68127
(402) 827-5339
Gr: PK | 14 students Minority enrollment: 43%
402 S Pine Street
Valley, NE 68064
(402) 827-5339
Valley, NE 68064
(402) 827-5339
Gr: PK | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
5100 S 93rd Street
Omaha, NE 68127
(402) 827-5339
Omaha, NE 68127
(402) 827-5339
Gr: PK | 19 students Minority enrollment: 37%
2115 Burdette Street
Omaha, NE 68102
(402) 898-1783
Omaha, NE 68102
(402) 898-1783
Gr: PK
3260 Davenport Street
Omaha, NE 68131
(402) 898-9145
Omaha, NE 68131
(402) 898-9145
Gr: PK
6224 H Street
Omaha, NE 68117
(402) 827-5339
Omaha, NE 68117
(402) 827-5339
Gr: PK | 19 students Minority enrollment: 47%
5115 N 208th Street
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-1007
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-1007
Gr: PK | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
20601 Glenn St
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-3790
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-3790
Gr: PK | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Integrated Learning Program (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
4020 North 30th St
Omaha, NE 68111
(531) 299-2840
Omaha, NE 68111
(531) 299-2840
Gr: PK-12
Keith Lutz Horizon High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
5300 George B Lake Parkway
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 715-8468
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 715-8468
King Science/tech Magnet Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
3720 Florence Blvd
Omaha, NE 68110
(402) 557-3720
Omaha, NE 68110
(402) 557-3720
Gr: 5-6 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Middle School Alternative Prog (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
12820 N St
Omaha, NE 68137
(402) 715-6178
Omaha, NE 68137
(402) 715-6178
Morton Magnet Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
4606 Terrace Dr
Omaha, NE 68134
(402) 557-4700
Omaha, NE 68134
(402) 557-4700
Gr: 5-6 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
R M Marrs Magnet Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
5619 S 19th Street
Omaha, NE 68107
(402) 557-4400
Omaha, NE 68107
(402) 557-4400
Gr: 5-6 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rtc 1 (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
10480 Hospital Road
Boys Town, NE 68010
(402) 498-7273
Boys Town, NE 68010
(402) 498-7273
Gr: 1-12
2504 Meredith Ave
Omaha, NE 68111
(402) 457-6427
Omaha, NE 68111
(402) 457-6427
Gr: PK-5 | 186 students Minority enrollment: 87%
Transition Program At Career Center (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
3230 Burt Street
Omaha, NE 68131
(531) 299-0332
Omaha, NE 68131
(531) 299-0332
Gr: 12
Transition Program At Pva Elementary School (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
7612 Maple St
Omaha, NE 68134
(531) 299-2960
Omaha, NE 68134
(531) 299-2960
Gr: 12
800 N Front St Po Box 328
Waterloo, NE 68069
(402) 779-2646
Waterloo, NE 68069
(402) 779-2646
Gr: PK-6 | 63 students Minority enrollment: 11%
800 N Front St Po Box 328
Waterloo, NE 68069
(402) 779-2646
Waterloo, NE 68069
(402) 779-2646
Gr: 7-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
3320 S 188th Ave
Omaha, NE 68130
(402) 289-9045
Omaha, NE 68130
(402) 289-9045
Gr: PK | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
18480 California St
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-2773
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-2773
Gr: PK | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
3100 N 206th St
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-2559
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-2559
Gr: PK | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 51:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Youth Care And Beyond Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
6055 Country Club Rd
Omaha, NE 68152
(531) 200-5898
Omaha, NE 68152
(531) 200-5898
Youth Links-heartland Family High School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
4318 Fort Street
Omaha, NE 68111
(402) 552-7030
Omaha, NE 68111
(402) 552-7030
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Douglas County, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in Douglas County, NE include Blue Sage Elementary School, Hitchcock Elementary School and Spring Ridge Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Douglas County?
210 public schools are located in Douglas County.
What percentage of students in Douglas County go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Douglas County are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Douglas County?
Douglas County public schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Douglas County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Douglas County include: Westbrook Elementary School vs. Hillside Elementary School, Beals Elementary School vs. Gateway Elementary School, Hillside Elementary School vs. Westbrook Elementary School
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