For the 2024 school year, there are 7 blue ribbon public middle schools serving 2,310 students in Nebraska.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Nebraska are Lux Middle School, Fort Calhoun Jr-sr High School and Elkhorn Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nebraska blue ribbon public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Nebraska public middle school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public middle school average of 32% (majority Hispanic).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Middle Schools in Nebraska (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lux Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7800 High St
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 436-1220
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 436-1220
Grades: 6-8
| 792 students
Rank: #22.
Fort Calhoun Jr-sr High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5876 County Road P43
Fort Calhoun, NE 68023
(402) 468-5591
Fort Calhoun, NE 68023
(402) 468-5591
Grades: 7-12
| 354 students
Rank: #33.
Elkhorn Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3200 N 207th Plaza
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-2428
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-2428
Grades: 6-8
| 574 students
Rank: #44.
Bloomfield Jr-sr High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
311 E Benton
Bloomfield, NE 68718
(402) 373-4800
Bloomfield, NE 68718
(402) 373-4800
Grades: 7-12
| 128 students
Rank: #55.
Hitchcock Co Jr/sr High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
318 West D
Trenton, NE 69044
(308) 334-5575
Trenton, NE 69044
(308) 334-5575
Grades: 7-12
| 133 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Auburn Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1829 Central Ave
Auburn, NE 68305
(402) 274-4328
Auburn, NE 68305
(402) 274-4328
Grades: 6-8
| 199 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Creighton Community High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1609 Redick Ave
Creighton, NE 68729
(402) 358-5000
Creighton, NE 68729
(402) 358-5000
Grades: 7-12
| 130 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Nebraska?
The top ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Nebraska include Lux Middle School, Fort Calhoun Jr-sr High School and Elkhorn Middle School.
How many blue ribbon public middle schools are located in Nebraska?
7 blue ribbon public middle schools are located in Nebraska.
What is the racial composition of students in Nebraska?
Nebraska blue ribbon public middle schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public middle schools average of 32% (majority Hispanic).
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