Best High Schools in Omaha, NE

High schools
48
Students
46,892
Avg actual
50%
Avg projected
54%
Impact
underperform expectations

The top high schools in Omaha, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Elmwood-murdock Jr/sr High Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Elmwood-murdock Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 168 Students

2. Elkhorn South High School

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

82%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Elkhorn Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1428 Students

3. Elkhorn North High School

A+

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

79%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Elkhorn Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 946 Students

4. Fort Calhoun Jr-sr High School

A+

SchoolGrade

76%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Fort Calhoun Community Schs • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 368 Students

5. Mead High School

A

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Mead Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 125 Students

6. High School At Syracuse

A

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Syracuse-dunbar-avoca Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 217 Students

7. Elkhorn High School

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Elkhorn Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 741 Students

8. Yutan High School

B+

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Yutan Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 225 Students

9. Arlington High School

B+

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Arlington Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 346 Students

10. Conestoga Jr/sr High School

B+

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Conestoga Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 316 Students

See all 231 high schools in Nebraska ranked

Best Middle Schools in Omaha, NE

Middle schools
51
Students
30,271
Avg actual
66%
Avg projected
56%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in Omaha, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Elkhorn Valley View Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

75%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Elkhorn Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 604 Students

2. Elkhorn Ridge Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

89%

Actual Test Scores

76%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Elkhorn Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 545 Students

3. Elkhorn Grandview Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

87%

Actual Test Scores

75%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Elkhorn Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 518 Students

4. Bennington Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

87%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Bennington Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 410 Students

5. Bennington South Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Bennington Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 510 Students

6. Middle School At Syracuse

A+

SchoolGrade

84%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Syracuse-dunbar-avoca Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 305 Students

7. Russell Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

84%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Millard Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 779 Students

8. Gerald Otte Blair Middle Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

83%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Blair Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 506 Students

9. Elkhorn North Ridge Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

83%

Actual Test Scores

76%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Elkhorn Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 313 Students

10. Elkhorn Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

83%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Elkhorn Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 607 Students

See all 127 middle schools in Nebraska ranked

Best Elementary Schools in Omaha, NE

Elementary schools
240
Students
86,979
Avg actual
64%
Avg projected
48%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in Omaha, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Aldrich Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

94%

Actual Test Scores

83%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Millard Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 439 Students

2. Hitchcock Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

91%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Millard Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 247 Students

3. Spring Ridge Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

74%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Elkhorn Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 502 Students

4. Blue Sage Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

79%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Elkhorn Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 562 Students

5. Skyline Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

77%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Elkhorn Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 389 Students

6. Manchester Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

89%

Actual Test Scores

78%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Elkhorn Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 510 Students

7. Fire Ridge Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

88%

Actual Test Scores

78%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Elkhorn Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 509 Students

8. Upchurch Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

88%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Millard Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 393 Students

9. West Dodge Station Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

87%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Elkhorn Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 491 Students

10. Reagan Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

87%

Actual Test Scores

75%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Millard Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 555 Students

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Education & Community Snapshot in Omaha, NE

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Omaha, NE has a total population of 967,604 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 39% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Omaha, NE

172,751

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

92%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

39%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Omaha, NE.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C

17.59 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B-

2.66 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

14.93 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Omaha, NE.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Omaha, NE.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,410 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

72 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Omaha, NE Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Omaha, NE

How many schools are in Omaha, NE?

Omaha, NE has 380 public schools: 48 high schools, 51 middle schools and 240 elementary schools, serving 172,751 students in total.

How do schools in Omaha perform on state tests?

On average, 380 schools in Omaha score 62% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 49%, so on average schools in Omaha meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Omaha?

Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.

Best Schools in Cities Near Omaha, NE

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Boys Town, NE

  • Actual: 63%
  • Projected: 55%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Ralston, NE

  • Actual: 56%
  • Projected: 40%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
La Vista, NE

  • Actual: 65%
  • Projected: 52%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Chalco, NE

  • Actual: 64%
  • Projected: 53%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Papillion, NE

  • Actual: 67%
  • Projected: 56%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Carter Lake, IA

  • Actual: 53%
  • Projected: 38%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Bennington, NE

  • Actual: 73%
  • Projected: 68%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Elkhorn, NE

  • Actual: 80%
  • Projected: 72%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Bellevue, NE

  • Actual: 57%
  • Projected: 45%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Offutt AFB, NE

  • Actual: 60%
  • Projected: 53%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations

Every school in Omaha

Average SchoolGrade
C
Meeting or exceeding expectations
69%
Exceeding
34%
Avg actual scores
57.2%
Avg projected
44.3%

147 of 155 schools in Omaha carry a SchoolGrade (8 have no school-level proficiency results in our source data). Grade distribution:

A: 35B: 20C: 17D: 41F: 34

All 155 public schools we grade in Omaha. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.

High schools (15)

Middle and junior high schools (23)

Elementary and primary schools (109)

Other schools and academies (8)

Private schools (43)

Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.

Neighborhoods and places within Omaha (19)