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 23, 2024
You have no freedom here in what you wear, where you sit, how you talk, when you can have your phone. They also don't teach very well there is very few teachers who actually do teach so you can learn... More
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Logan Fontenelle Middle School
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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Logan Fontenelle Middle School