For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public middle schools serving 5,797 students in Sarpy County, NE.
The top ranked public middle schools in Sarpy County, NE are Liberty Middle School, Aspen Creek Middle School and Gretna Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sarpy County, NE public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Nebraska public middle school average of 61%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Sarpy County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Nebraska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Nebraska public middle school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Sarpy County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Liberty Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10820 Wittmuss Dr
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 514-3600
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 514-3600
Gr: 7-8 | 541 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Aspen Creek Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18414 Summit Drive
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 332-3866
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 332-3866
Gr: 6-8 | 782 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Gretna Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11705 South 216th Street
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 332-3048
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 332-3048
Gr: 6-8 | 769 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Lewis & Clark Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13502 S 38th St
Bellevue, NE 68123
(402) 898-8760
Bellevue, NE 68123
(402) 898-8760
Gr: 7-8 | 475 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #55.
Platteview Central Jr High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14801 S 108th St
Springfield, NE 68059
(402) 339-5052
Springfield, NE 68059
(402) 339-5052
Gr: 7-8 | 192 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
Papillion Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
423 S Washington St
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-0424
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-0424
Gr: 7-8 | 621 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #77.
La Vista Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7900 Edgewood Blvd
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 898-0436
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 898-0436
Gr: 7-8 | 700 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #88.
Logan Fontenelle Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
701 Kayleen Dr South
Bellevue, NE 68005
(402) 293-4360
Bellevue, NE 68005
(402) 293-4360
Gr: 7-8 | 468 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #99.
Bellevue Mission Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2202 Washington St
Bellevue, NE 68005
(402) 293-4260
Bellevue, NE 68005
(402) 293-4260
Gr: 7-8 | 421 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1010.
Bryan Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8210 S 42nd St
Bellevue, NE 68147
(531) 299-2300
Bellevue, NE 68147
(531) 299-2300
Gr: 6-8 | 828 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
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
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 student 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 middle schools in Sarpy County, NE?
The top ranked public middle schools in Sarpy County, NE include Liberty Middle School, Aspen Creek Middle School and Gretna Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Sarpy County?
13 public middle schools are located in Sarpy County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sarpy County?
Sarpy County public middle schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Nebraska public middle schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Sarpy County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Sarpy County include: Bellevue Mission Middle School vs. Lewis & Clark Middle School, Chap Center vs. Brook Valley School, Platteview Central Jr High School vs. Bellevue Mission Middle School
Recent Articles
Opinion: Handcuffing in Public Schools is a Gateway to More Violence
Some districts are banning handcuffing, while others are cuffing kindergarteners simply throwing a temper tantrum. Read this editorial to see why this author believes slapping the cuffs on children’s wrists only leads to more behavior issues and violence in their adult lives.
Whooping Cough: Should Vaccinations be Required for Public School Enrollment?
Whopping cough is making a comeback, especially amongst children, prompting health officials to encourage pertussis vaccines and boosters. However, should the pertussis vaccine be required for public school enrollment? Learn about current proposed laws and its ramifications.
What are Common Core Standards and Why Do We Need Them?
With schools nationwide adopting common core standards, we’ll take a look at what they are, their benefits, and how they will change the face of public education.
