For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 10,659 students in Sarpy County, NE.
The top-ranked public high schools in Sarpy County, NE are Papillion La Vista South High School, Gretna High School and Platteview Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sarpy County, NE public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Sarpy County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public high schools.
Sarpy County, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Nebraska average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Gretna High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nebraska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Sarpy County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Papillion La Vista South High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10799 Hwy 370
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 829-4600
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 829-4600
Gr: 9-12 | 2,038 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Gretna High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11335 S 204th Street
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 332-3936
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 332-3936
Gr: 9-12 | 955 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Platteview Senior High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14801 S 108th St
Springfield, NE 68059
(402) 339-3606
Springfield, NE 68059
(402) 339-3606
Gr: 9-12 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Papillion La Vista Senior High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
303 E Cary St
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-0400
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-0400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,867 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #55.
Bellevue West Sr High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1501 Thurston Ave
Bellevue, NE 68123
(402) 293-4040
Bellevue, NE 68123
(402) 293-4040
Gr: 9-12 | 1,529 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #66.
Bellevue East Sr High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1401 High School Dr
Bellevue, NE 68005
(402) 293-4150
Bellevue, NE 68005
(402) 293-4150
Gr: 9-12 | 1,420 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #77.
Bryan High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4700 Giles Rd
Omaha, NE 68157
(531) 299-2540
Omaha, NE 68157
(531) 299-2540
Gr: 9-12 | 1,474 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
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
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
Chap Center
Special Education School
1201 Gregg Rd
Bellevue, NE 68005
(402) 293-4930
Bellevue, NE 68005
(402) 293-4930
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
18102 Lincoln Road
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 332-3342
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 332-3342
Gr: 9-12 | 1,009 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
Patrick J Thomas Juvenile Center
Alternative School
9701 Portal Road
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 537-7036
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 537-7036
Gr: 7-12
Sarpy County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Ecse - Arlington Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
6949 S 110th
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 597-4800
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 597-4800
Gr: PK | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Ecse - Elkhorn Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
6949 S 110th
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 597-4800
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 597-4800
Gr: PK | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Ecse - Gretna Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
6949 S 110th
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 597-4800
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 597-4800
Gr: PK-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 57:1
Ecse - Westmont Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
6949 S 110th
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 597-4800
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 597-4800
Gr: PK | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Ecse-ft Calhoun Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
6949 S 110th St
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 597-4800
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 597-4800
Gr: PK | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Ecse-louisville Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
6949 S 110th
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 597-4800
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 597-4800
Gr: PK | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Ecse-platteview Central Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
6949 S 110th
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 597-4800
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 597-4800
Gr: PK | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Ecse-valley Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
6949 S 110th St
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 597-4800
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 597-4800
Gr: PK | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Ecse-weeping Water Headstart (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
6949 S 110th
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 597-4930
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 597-4930
Gr: PK-12 | 18 students
402 E Centennial Rd
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-0400
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-0400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,465 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
701 Olson Drive, Suite 111 Har
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 339-6592
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 339-6592
Gr: PK | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
701 Olson Drive, Suite 111 Har
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 339-6592
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 339-6592
Gr: PK
701 Olson Drive, Suite 111 Har
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 339-6592
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 339-6592
Gr: PK | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
701 Olson Drive, Suite 111 Har
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 339-6592
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 339-6592
Gr: PK | 2 students
Young Adult Transition Program Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
504 South Washington
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-1970
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-1970
Gr: 12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Sarpy County, NE?
The top-ranked public high schools in Sarpy County, NE include Papillion La Vista South High School, Gretna High School and Platteview Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Sarpy County?
11 public high schools are located in Sarpy County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sarpy County?
Sarpy County public high schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Sarpy County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Sarpy County include: Bellevue East Sr High School vs. Bellevue West Sr High School, Bellevue West Sr High School vs. Bellevue East Sr High School, Chap Center vs. Brook Valley School
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