For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,388 students in La Vista, NE (there are 2 private schools, serving 62 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in La Vista, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in La Vista, NE are Portal Elementary School, La Vista Middle School and Parkview Heights Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Vista, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in La Vista have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in La Vista, NE (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Portal Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9920 Brentwood Dr
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 898-0425
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 898-0425
Grades: PK-6
| 445 students
Rank: #22.
La Vista Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7900 Edgewood Blvd
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 898-0436
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 898-0436
Grades: 7-8
| 755 students
Rank: #33.
Parkview Heights Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7609 S 89th St
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 898-0433
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 898-0433
Grades: PK-6
| 445 students
Rank: #44.
G Stanley Hall Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7600 S 72nd St
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 898-0455
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 898-0455
Grades: PK-6
| 399 students
Rank: #55.
La Vista West Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7821 Terry Dr
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 898-0463
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 898-0463
Grades: PK-6
| 316 students
Rank: n/an/a
Brook Valley School
Special Education School
6949 S 110th St
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 597-4800
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 597-4800
Grades: PK-12
| 13 students
Rank: n/an/a
7609 S 89th St
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 331-2327
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 331-2327
Grades: PK
| 15 students
Rank: n/an/a
Patrick J Thomas Juvenile Cntr
Alternative School
9701 Portal Road
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 537-7036
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 537-7036
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
La Vista, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Ecse - Arlington Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
6949 S 110th
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 597-4800
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 597-4800
Grades: PK
| 15 students
Ecse - Elkhorn Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
6949 S 110th
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 597-4800
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 597-4800
Grades: PK
| 18 students
Ecse - Gretna Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
6949 S 110th
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 597-4800
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 597-4800
Grades: PK-12
| 57 students
Ecse - Westmont Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
6949 S 110th
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 597-4800
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 597-4800
Grades: PK
| 21 students
Ecse-ft Calhoun Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
6949 S 110th St
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 597-4800
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 597-4800
Grades: PK
| 24 students
Ecse-louisville Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
6949 S 110th
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 597-4800
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 597-4800
Grades: PK
| 22 students
Ecse-platteview Central Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
6949 S 110th
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 597-4800
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 597-4800
Grades: PK
| 23 students
Ecse-valley Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
6949 S 110th St
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 597-4800
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 597-4800
Grades: PK
| 38 students
Ecse-weeping Water Headstart (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
6949 S 110th
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 597-4930
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 597-4930
Grades: PK-12
| 18 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in La Vista, NE?
The top ranked public schools in La Vista, NE include Portal Elementary School, La Vista Middle School and Parkview Heights Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in La Vista, NE?
8 public schools are located in La Vista, NE.
What percentage of students in La Vista, NE go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in La Vista, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in La Vista, NE?
La Vista, NE public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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