For the 2025 school year, there are 7 magnet public middle schools serving 5,376 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 R M Marrs 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 19% (versus the Nebraska public middle school average of 44%), 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 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best Magnet Public Middle Schools in Nebraska (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
14101 Larimore Avenue
Omaha, NE 68164
(531) 299-2320
Omaha, NE 68164
(531) 299-2320
Grades: 6-8
| 913 students
Rank: #22.
Beveridge Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1616 S 120th St
Omaha, NE 68144
(531) 299-2280
Omaha, NE 68144
(531) 299-2280
Grades: 6-8
| 746 students
Rank: #33.
R M Marrs Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5619 S 19th Street
Omaha, NE 68107
(531) 299-2420
Omaha, NE 68107
(531) 299-2420
Grades: 6-8
| 1,086 students
Rank: #44.
Morton Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4606 Terrace Dr
Omaha, NE 68134
(531) 299-2480
Omaha, NE 68134
(531) 299-2480
Grades: 6-8
| 712 students
Rank: #55.
King Science/tech Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3720 Florence Blvd
Omaha, NE 68110
(531) 299-2380
Omaha, NE 68110
(531) 299-2380
Grades: 6-8
| 622 students
Rank: #66.
Nathan Hale Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6143 Whitmore St
Omaha, NE 68152
(531) 299-2360
Omaha, NE 68152
(531) 299-2360
Grades: 6-8
| 637 students
Rank: #77.
Mc Millan Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3802 Redick Ave
Omaha, NE 68112
(531) 299-2440
Omaha, NE 68112
(531) 299-2440
Grades: 6-8
| 660 students
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 R M Marrs 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 34% (majority Hispanic).
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