For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 6,870 students in Gretna, NE (there are 1 private school, serving 6 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Gretna, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Gretna, NE are Palisades Elementary School, Whitetail Creek Elementary School and Gretna Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gretna, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 48% statewide average). Schools in Gretna have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Gretna, NE (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: n/an/a
19125 Fir Street
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 332-5957
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 332-5957
Grades: PK-5
| 377 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Gretna, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Gretna, NE include Palisades Elementary School, Whitetail Creek Elementary School and Gretna Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Gretna, NE?
11 public schools are located in Gretna, NE.
What percentage of students in Gretna, NE go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Gretna, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Gretna, NE?
Gretna, NE public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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