3,485
Preschools
597
Middle Schools
448
High Schools
1,275
Public District Schools
2,874
Private Schools
4,149
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 ӣƵ 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
March 31, 2025
I think the primary grades Pre-K-5 are great but question when kids get into middle school. For middle schoolers (6-8 grades) there is only talking at lunch, and one recess during the day. No talking... More
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St Cecilia Cathedral School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
March 28, 2025
I think the review written about the benefit of their children being exposed to “minority” and “homeless” students kind of hits the nail on the head.
I attended Lincoln High because I was districted... More
Review for
Lincoln High School
Parent / Guardian
March 23, 2025
Administration evokes white privilege to the largest white donors and an encouraged bullying based on race, class and gender.
Review for
St. Patrick's Catholic School