2022 Best school districts in the Omaha Area

• Elkhorn, NE•

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  Rating 4.4 out of 5  70 reviews

Alum: I attended Elkhorn Public Schools K-12 and loved the district. I have had many positive experiences here and the school district really does prepare students for college. The academics can be rigorous at times, especially the amount of homework in the upper grades, but if you push through, you will be successful in college. Besides academics and outstanding teachers (who will always put their students before themselves) the administration is poor. It is very political and all about who you know. Princiapals and other admin should not have such a stuck up attitude and look at the bigger picture, which is not themselves.... Read 70 reviews

• grade A+

• Total schools 19

• Students 10,642

• Omaha, NE•

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  Rating 4.28 out of 5  122 reviews

Senior: My experience with Millard Public Schools was quite the best experience a student could have. I was always being helped out by someone, a older student, teacher, parent volunteer. The teachers I had were the best I could have too. They gave me extra help when I needed it, they tried to relate things in class to my personal life, and they got to know me very well as a person. Millard Public Schools has been a very great fit for me through elementary school through high school. I am so glad I chose this way and I am encouraged to see what other students experience is like!... Read 122 reviews

• grade A

• Total schools 36

• Students 23,633

• Omaha, NE•

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  Rating 4.67 out of 5  39 reviews

Senior: Currently a high school senior. Love the scheduling system and the amount of freedom entrusted in us. Have a great group of friends, plenty of sports and extracurriculars to participate in. Teachers are more than willing to help if you ask, especially if you pay attention in class and put in the effort. Couldn't ask for more!... Read 39 reviews

• grade A

• Total schools 14

• Students 6,091

• Gretna, NE•

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  Rating 3.92 out of 5  37 reviews

Junior: Gretna is a school district that is home to a lot of very good teachers. There are many opportunities for students who are interested in a plethora of things. I think the classes and activities offered at gretna are fun, educational, and run by excellent leaders. The only think lacking is the diversity at Gretna. While the school district can’t really change that, what could be changed is how we learn things and what we learn so that the students can be exposed to more diversity. This will help strengthen the preparation that Gretna is supplying their students with.... Read 37 reviews

• grade A minus

• Total schools 9

• Students 6,023

• Bennington, NE•

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  Rating 4 out of 5  28 reviews

Senior: Bennington is a really good school district. The teachers and staff are really nice and kind. Every school district aims for high achievements. Bennington high school did everything for us to get better grades such as doing John Baylor test preps for ACT. The schools district wants everyone to be successful. Every school has good and bad students and Bennington public schools is pursuing us to get the best education possible, and prepare everyone for the future ahead of us. Bennnigton school district is one of the best schools in the state of Nebraska with many hard working teachers, staff, and students. Everyone is working towards their goal to become successful.... Read 28 reviews

• grade A minus

• Total schools 6

• Students 3,589

• Papillion, NE•

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  Rating 4.23 out of 5  30 reviews

Niche User: The Papillion-La Vista School district has always taken care of it's own. During the pandemic; in which several people were going through hard times; they managed to keep their students engaged, as well as providing food and help to those in need. This school district has a variety of sports and activities to keep every kid engaged. From volunteering, to art, and playing football, there is almost a club for everyone to join! The facilities are always well kept, and the teachers are very supportive. The Papillion-La Vista School District hosts many events and makes everyone feel welcome. Papillion-La Vista School District is a great district, and they are always willing to help out in any way they can.... Read 30 reviews

• grade A minus

• Total schools 22

• Students 11,831

• Springfield, NE•

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  Rating 3.83 out of 5  6 reviews

Senior: The band program is amazing at this school! Our band teachers make band fun and inspirational. I have also enjoyed the college level classes that are available to me. I wish we were in a location where there would be more opportunities for diversity in race, religion and life style choices. However, our community is growing, so more diversity may be on the way.... Read 6 reviews

• grade A minus

• Total schools 4

• Students 1,131

• Council Bluffs, IA•

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  Rating 4.2 out of 5  25 reviews

Senior: I love how inclusive our school community is. We all come together to support one another in sports, fine arts, etc. As when it comes to a death in the district, if it’s an alumni, current student, teacher or even past teacher, we are all there to support one another. We all can relate in one way or another, through class time, pep rally’s, activities or just being with each other since forever really brings us all together. Teachers are there to help, love and support on everyone. They truly don’t get recognized enough for all the hard work they put in. We partner with other schools in the district to put on events or even other schools in the community to put things on. This is why I love Lewis Central Community schools, it’s all one big family and I couldn’t imagine it any other way!... Read 25 reviews

• grade B+

• Total schools 4

• Students 2,966

• Bellevue, NE•

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  Rating 4.14 out of 5  58 reviews

Senior: I absolutely love the student-teacher relationships in my school district. The teachers make an active effort to encourage and build up the students daily, so they can gain a greater understanding on whatever it is the student is trying to learn. The teachers are always willing to help the students, so they can succeed. Besides the teachers, the administrators have an open-door policy, so if you have any questions or concerns they are always ready to discuss how to make changes. The staff members are always looking to the students for advice on how to change the school for the better. The custodians are always so nice. The schools have different locations in the building to help foster great relationships too. For example, the high schools have libraries that contain a coffee shop, where students can hang out and have snacks with teachers or fellow students. Overall, Bellevue Public Schools is a great school district because of the lasting relationships that are created.... Read 58 reviews

• grade B+

• Total schools 21

• Students 9,386

• Yutan, NE•

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  Rating 4.25 out of 5  4 reviews

Senior: I love the school environment and all the helpful teachers, I've been going to Yutan since I was in kindergarten and it just feels like home! Including the wonderful community of the town of Yutan, it just makes the school a wonderful place to attend.... Read 4 reviews

• grade B+

• Total schools 2

• Students 491

• Valley, NE•

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  Rating 3.67 out of 5  15 reviews

Alum: I absolutely loved this school! I have gone to DCWest since I was in kindergarten and it is a wonderful school to grow up in. You make life long friends. The teachers and educators are amazing as well as, coaches. I played softball there since I was 7 years old and the coaching staff was always so great!... Read 15 reviews

• grade B minus

• Total schools 4

• Students 985

• Ralston, NE•

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  Rating 3.69 out of 5  13 reviews

Senior: I've always enjoyed being at Ralston. The environment and staff are everything you can ask for in the school environment. I've been coming to Ralston for 6 years and I wouldn't have had it any other way. Ralston is not only a place for me to call my community, but it's my home. Ralston is my family. Teachers actually care about you here and I've had such an amazing experience with Ralston Public Schools. GO RAMS!!... Read 13 reviews

• grade C+

• Total schools 8

• Students 3,210

• Omaha, NE•

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  Rating 4.01 out of 5  201 reviews

Senior: I love the Omaha public school system. It is a very diverse and welcoming community that allows students to be themselves and express their own opinions and values. The teachers and staff are some of the kindest and most open hearted people that I have ever met. There is no bias or miss treatment among the kids which allows all students an equal opportunity to learn. Every time I needed help; whether it be at home or with school a teacher or staff member was eager to help and support me. Hearing about schools outside of this district that are either in suburban areas or are private schools I believe that this districts schools are up to par with them when it comes to our academics and sports. I am very lucky to have attended this school system, it has taught me many valuable lessons that made me the person I am today.... Read 201 reviews

• grade C+

• Total schools 111

• Students 51,914

• Plattsmouth, NE•

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  Rating 4 out of 5  8 reviews

Alum: I felt like I received a pretty good education there. I never had an issue with the faculty or staff. However, I do feel as though support and interest in the Fine Arts from the administration has begun to severely decline in favor of sports, further making students lacking athletic talent/interest feel ostracized and unimportant.... Read 8 reviews

• grade C+

• Total schools 4

• Students 1,437

• Council Bluffs, IA•

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  Rating 3.75 out of 5  36 reviews

Senior: Overall, attending school in Council Bluffs Community Schools has been a positive experience for me from Kindergarten through my junior year. There have been a plethora of opportunities in high school to achieve college credit and to take classes that are challenging and better prepare students for college. Along with that, I have also had nothing but great experiences with teachers throughout the years. Teachers within the district are innovative, thoughtful, and value relationships with students.... Read 36 reviews

• grade C+

• Total schools 15

• Students 8,910

• Lavista, NE•

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• grade unavailable

• Total schools 8

• Students 136