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 15, 2024
Principle overreacted about a small thing and gave me a detention
Review for
Millard North Middle School
Parent / Guardian
May 12, 2024
Absolutely love this school and the staff. They go above and beyond to do what needs to be done for these kids. Moving to Elkhorn was the best decision we have ever made
Review for
Hillrise Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
May 09, 2024
We have been a Standing Bear family for 7 years and have 3 more years to go. We love this school. Most of the teachers have been at Standing Bear for some time, which is a positive thing! 2023-2024 is... More
Review for
Standing Bear Elementary School