3,447
Preschools
1,019
Elementary Schools
612
Middle Schools
435
High Schools
1,219
Public District Schools
2,877
Private Schools
4,096
Total Schools
These are some of the top-rated public schools in Nebraska based on a variety of measures, including academic performance and equity. Find out more about GreatSchools ratings.
College Success Award
These are some of the best public high schools in Nebraska at preparing students for success in college. The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.
Academic Summary
Are the schools in Nebraska offering opportunity for all students, or are some kids being left behind? Successful states are working to close the achievement gap.
Largest School Districts in Nebraska
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Omaha Public Schools
51,914 students | OMAHA, NE
Grades PK, K-12 | 116 schools -
Lincoln Public Schools
41,674 students | LINCOLN, NE
Grades PK, K-12 | 72 schools -
Millard Public Schools
23,633 students | OMAHA, NE
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 36 schools -
Papillion-La Vista Public Schools
11,831 students | PAPILLION, NE
Grades PK, K-12 | 21 schools -
Elkhorn Public Schools
10,642 students | OMAHA, NE
Grades PK, K-12 | 22 schools
Reviews From Schools in Nebraska
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Current student
May 06, 2024
I am an 8th grader here in Kiewit Middle School graduating in May. I have been at Kiewit since 6th grade so I would say that I am pretty experienced and know what I am talking about. I will begin by... More
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Kiewit Middle School
Parent / Guardian
May 06, 2024
They have a very good staff and principal
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St Gerald School
Parent / Guardian
May 03, 2024
My kids both went to Springville. It was a great launching pad for their futures. Both were identified as gifted early on and given the extra classwork and encouragement to successfully tackle higher... More
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Springville Elementary School