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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Parent / Guardian
May 22, 2024
My daughter has been to several schools in 3 different states, and this one is the best overall. There is a culture of academic success, and students are provided a well-rounded education. The school... More
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Hillrise Elementary School
Current student
May 21, 2024
Intense bullying a seventh grader was told to kill herself by high schoolers, and nothing was done by admin, utter ridiculous, joke of a school
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Omaha Christian Academy
Current student
May 21, 2024
in my experience the teachers are doing their best with administration giving them next to nothing, the administration does nothing to combat bullying to the point students have chosen to walk over a... More
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York High School