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 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
51,754 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
Does your child attend a school in this state?
Parent / Guardian
June 14, 2025
Entitled students who bully. Staff are out of line with their unsolicited opinions, judgements, and imposing unprofessional attitudes.
Review for
Bennington Secondary School
Parent / Guardian
May 31, 2025
I went to school here and I thought it was one of the best schools in the area. The class sizes are small and the teachers are more than willing to help students succeed.
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Southwest Middle School-Bartley
Parent / Guardian
May 29, 2025
Good school, decent teachers and great opportunities for students to be involved in.
Review for
Sunrise Middle School