3,485
Preschools
596
Middle Schools
447
High Schools
1,275
Public District Schools
2,873
Private Schools
4,148
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 °ÅÀÖÊÓÆµ 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
51,754 students | OMAHA, NE
Grades PK, K-12 | 124 schools -
Lincoln Public Schools
41,850 students | LINCOLN, NE
Grades PK, K-12 | 80 schools -
Millard Public Schools
23,637 students | OMAHA, NE
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 37 schools -
Papillion-La Vista Public Schools
12,031 students | PAPILLION, NE
Grades PK, K-12 | 23 schools -
Elkhorn Public Schools
11,319 students | OMAHA, NE
Grades PK, K-12 | 23 schools
Reviews From Schools in Nebraska
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Parent / Guardian
July 13, 2025
Not impressed. Very cliquey. And if you have not been part of the parish, don’t bother. Very outdated teaching styles and overall negative vibe. Attended for 3 years and my child’s mental health and... More
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St Margaret Mary School
Current student
July 03, 2025
I went to this middle school last year and i was being suspended over little things like a certain amount of missing work and slamming doors. The admin twist your words to your parents to make... More
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Dawes Middle School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
June 30, 2025
Cody Elementary presents itself as warm, child-centered, and collaborative but this image is paper-thin. Beneath the surface lies a deeply dysfunctional culture defined by emotional neglect,... More
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Cody Elementary School