For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 magnet public middle schools serving 5,451 students in Nebraska.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top-ranked magnet public middle schools in Nebraska are Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School, Beveridge Magnet Middle School and Morton Magnet Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nebraska magnet public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Nebraska public middle school average of 61%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Nebraska public middle school average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Best Magnet Public Middle Schools in Nebraska (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
14101 Larimore Avenue
Omaha, NE 68164
(531) 299-2320
Omaha, NE 68164
(531) 299-2320
Gr: 6-8 | 952 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Beveridge Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1616 S 120th St
Omaha, NE 68144
(531) 299-2280
Omaha, NE 68144
(531) 299-2280
Gr: 6-8 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Morton Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4606 Terrace Dr
Omaha, NE 68134
(531) 299-2480
Omaha, NE 68134
(531) 299-2480
Gr: 6-8 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #44.
R M Marrs Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5619 S 19th Street
Omaha, NE 68107
(531) 299-2420
Omaha, NE 68107
(531) 299-2420
Gr: 6-8 | 1,066 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Nathan Hale Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6143 Whitmore St
Omaha, NE 68152
(531) 299-2360
Omaha, NE 68152
(531) 299-2360
Gr: 6-8 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #66.
King Science/tech Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3720 Florence Blvd
Omaha, NE 68110
(531) 299-2380
Omaha, NE 68110
(531) 299-2380
Gr: 6-8 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #77.
Mc Millan Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3802 Redick Ave
Omaha, NE 68112
(531) 299-2440
Omaha, NE 68112
(531) 299-2440
Gr: 6-8 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked magnet public middle schools in Nebraska?
The top-ranked magnet public middle schools in Nebraska include Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School, Beveridge Magnet Middle School and Morton Magnet Middle School.
How many magnet public middle schools are located in Nebraska?
7 magnet public middle schools are located in Nebraska.
What is the racial composition of students in Nebraska?
Nebraska magnet public middle schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Nebraska public middle schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
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