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2020 Best School Districts in the Omaha AreaAbout this List

The 2020 Best School Districts ranking is based on rigorous analysis of key statistics and millions of reviews from students and parents using data from the U.S. Department of Education. Ranking factors include state test scores, college readiness, graduation rates, SAT/ACT scores, teacher quality, public school district ratings, and more. Read more on how this ranking was calculated.

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  1. Elkhorn Public Schools

    • School District
    • Elkhorn, NE
    • 42 reviews
    #1 Best School Districts in Omaha Area

    Senior: Elkhorn High School is an amazing school. It is full of incredible teachers, and administration. All of the staff care about their students and their needs. They make sure that every student is getting an equal chance in everything. The staff makes sure that everyone is exceeding their needs and their full potential. The only thing that I didn’t like at Elkhorn High School were the students. Which isn’t the school, teachers, or administrators fault, but the students were rude and disrespectful. I had experienced a lot of bullying throughout the four years that I attended Elkhorn High School, but I am the type of person to stand up for myself and deal with it on my own instead of going to the administration. Other than that, it is an AMAZING school!
    Read 42 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 20 Total Schools
    • 8,685 Students
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  2. Millard Public Schools

    • School District
    • Omaha, NE
    • 78 reviews
    #2 Best School Districts in Omaha Area

    Senior: I have attended Millard Public Schools for my school career. Around thirteen years ago I began the wild ride that is public school and I would not change that for anything. I have met some of my best friends going through this district and I have been able to keep most of them the entire time. My parents have also enjoyed Millard Public Schools and the experiences with them, they have sent both me an my sister through these schools. All in all I have no complaints besides the lack of diversity and politics that go into high school sports. When I look around my school I mostly see other white students, there are not many from other cultures and backgrounds. As for the sports side of things, I believe this happens everywhere and there is not much that could be done to change it.
    Read 78 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 36 Total Schools
    • 23,980 Students
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  3. Westside Community Schools

    • School District
    • Omaha, NE
    • 33 reviews
    #3 Best School Districts in Omaha Area

    Parent: A small town feeling school in a large city. No other district like it with so much community support and families wanting into this high performing district. So much history, so much success, so much community!
    Read 33 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 14 Total Schools
    • 5,999 Students
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  4. Papillion-La Vista School District

    • School District
    • Papillion, NE
    • 26 reviews
    #4 Best School Districts in Omaha Area

    Parent: We have three children who've attended PLCS, and it has been a wonderful experience. Our children previously attended Elkhorn and Millard schools and while both districts are great, we really love PLCS. Beautiful facilities, terrific teachers, and innovative programs. We couldn't be happier!
    Read 26 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 22 Total Schools
    • 11,744 Students
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  5. Gretna Public Schools

    • School District
    • Gretna, NE
    • 25 reviews
    #5 Best School Districts in Omaha Area

    Senior: My experience at Gretna Public Schools has been great, I'm really happy with the education I have recieved. What have I liked about Gretna Public Schools? The teaching staff starting with my Kindergarten year to my Senior year I have had caring, smart teachers that have prepared me for college. What would I change? The grading policy to match other area schools. Its great having a higher standard of grading , but a standard scale would make the playing field even when applying for scholarships.
    Read 25 Reviews

    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 7 Total Schools
    • 4,688 Students
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  6. Bennington Public Schools

    • School District
    • Bennington, NE
    • 19 reviews
    #6 Best School Districts in Omaha Area

    Junior: I began attending Bennington Public School during third grade, and since the beginning, both the staff and students have made me feel welcomed. Although the arts and technology departments are slightly lacking, the High School still provides numerous opportunities for involvement in those areas, from art club, to robotics club. The Bennington Public Schools also have excellent academics, which is something I'm extremely grateful for. I look forward to seeing Bennington grow as a district and set more academic records.
    Read 19 Reviews

    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 4 Total Schools
    • 2,367 Students
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  9. Bellevue Public Schools

    • School District
    • Bellevue, NE
    • 44 reviews
    #7 Best School Districts in Omaha Area

    Alum: I was a member of Bellevue Public Schools since the 6th grade and ever since I've felt like I've been at home. First off the people, such as faculty, students, administrative, etc are all great people. The culture there is one of a kind. Everyone at Bellevue Public Schools is a family. During my time there I met a lot go great people that I continue to talk to today. The relationships you make in this school district lasts a lifetime. In addition, their sports are always top tier. I played basketball and baseball at Bellevue West and the talent their is unreal. They ready you for college and make sure you're fully prepared! I definitely miss my time their and wish I can go back.
    Read 44 Reviews

    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 22 Total Schools
    • 10,028 Students
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  10. Springfield Platteview Community Schools

    • School District
    • Springfield, NE
    • 3 reviews
    #8 Best School Districts in Omaha Area

    Senior: Springfield is a small town community where everyone looks out for each other. I was able to build relationships with my friends, teachers, and community members over my four years at Platteview.
    Read 3 Reviews

    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 5 Total Schools
    • 1,162 Students
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  11. Lewis Central Community School District

    • School District
    • Council Bluffs, IA
    • 15 reviews
    #9 Best School Districts in Omaha Area

    Senior: Lewis central high school is a school where you can participate and feel included in everything. My experience at Lewis Central is one I will never forget in my entire lifetime. I have made many connections throughout my high school experience and I look forward to taking the knowledge I’ve gained and using it to the best of my ability in my life. Anyone who comes to this school will have a wonderful high school career!
    Read 15 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 4 Total Schools
    • 2,573 Students
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  12. Yutan Public Schools

    • School District
    • Yutan, NE
    • 4 reviews
    #10 Best School Districts in Omaha Area

    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

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 2 Total Schools
    • 483 Students
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  13. Douglas County West Community Schools

    • School District
    • Valley, NE
    • 9 reviews

    Senior: Douglas County Community Schools are a great small town school district. All the teachers are very involved and invested in making sure the students are actually learning and comprehending lessons. The environment is never negative and students are always smiling or laughing in every classroom. More than half of the high school is involved in extracurricular activities, which is phenomenal!
    Read 9 Reviews

    • B-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 3 Total Schools
    • 918 Students
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  14. Omaha Public Schools

    • School District
    • Omaha, NE
    • 124 reviews

    Senior: The district of Omaha Public Schools includes over 94 schools, elementary through high school and alternative programs, teaching over 52,00 students. OPS is a great district providing high education and resources at no cost. An issue that OPS deals with is funding and teachers lack of interest. As Omaha grows, more schools are needed for incoming students making budgets lower each year. For example, some schools provided transportation for students, with a new budget, this has no longer been provided; affecting roughly 60% of students. Teacher wise, many students complain about the lack of interest a teacher demonstrates throughout the school year. These students feel their education is meaningless to the teacher. Although this is not every teacher, some teachers teach through humble education and understand the value of each and every student. Omaha Public Schools is a growing district with such potential in the meantime, it must make accommodations.
    Read 124 Reviews

    • B-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 106 Total Schools
    • 52,344 Students
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  15. Ralston Public Schools

    • School District
    • Ralston, NE
    • 9 reviews

    Niche User: Overall experience at Ralston High School was intriguing, influential, progressive and at the same time it was amazing. I made close friends and became on common terms with my teachers, they are reason why I am so far into school and continue my education journey because they believed in me and my ability to go far in my career. The local administration helped me prepare myself for the workforce real-life and the struggles I may face.
    Read 9 Reviews

    • C+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 8 Total Schools
    • 3,363 Students
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  16. Plattsmouth Community Schools

    • School District
    • Plattsmouth, NE
    • 6 reviews

    Senior: Platttsmouth High School offers a large variety of both academic and varsity sports clubs. Academically challenged students who seek the challenge. Teachers and staff are very involved with the students and create a successful learning environment. Plattsmouth offers the learning academies for courses of study that help to prepare each student for college and a career path of their choice. Students are recognized for their achievements both in the classroom and extracurricular activities. Parents are encouraged to be very actively involved in their students activities and have frequent contact with the staff. Plattsmouth recognizes a 4.0 gpa scale, but offers multiple honors and advanced placement courses.
    Read 6 Reviews

    • C+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 4 Total Schools
    • 1,717 Students
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  17. Council Bluffs Community School District

    • School District
    • Council Bluffs, IA
    • 23 reviews

    Alum: Council Bluffs Community School District is very good in keeping clean buildings, providing several courses of variety, working along with the nearby community college to provide the opportunity to allow students to earn college credit while in high school, and offering a several ways to get students involved and interacting with each other. However, I wish the administration would pay more attention to students, their needs and conflicts going on. Not much is done in the sense of bullying-in person or cyber.
    Read 23 Reviews

    • C+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 15 Total Schools
    • 9,699 Students
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  18. Sponsored

    St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School

    • Private School
    • Alexandria, VA
    • PK, K-12
    • 96 reviews

    Parent: We have experienced the lower, middle, and upper schools and our children have had extraordinary teachers who have taken the time to get to know and appreciate them as individuals. Small class size (around 16 kids per class) contributes to this, but it’s just as much about the genuine interest and care that they show our children. Every time our teenagers rave about their teachers at dinner (a frequent occurrence!) my wife and I feel so fortunate that the strong connections they formed with teachers in the Lower School have been replicated in the other divisions. Our kids have different strengths and interests and they have each found a home and great friends through academics, the arts and athletics. Speaking of the arts, our daughter was so excited to watch the Tonys with friends and then learn that next year’s theater/arts trip to NYC will include seeing Hadestown and having dinner with the cast!
    Read 96 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 1,133 Students
    • 7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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