The brief
The top-rated high schools in Omaha for 2026 are Mercy High School (8.7/10), Elkhorn South High School (7.8/10), and Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart (7.7/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of 20 high schools with real test data included in this ranking. Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Omaha's 13 ranked high schools span a meaningful range of performance, giving families real choices — but also real differences to weigh. Elkhorn North High School leads the metro with an 8.4/10 composite score, followed closely by Elkhorn South at 8.2/10. The metro average sits at 5.8/10, so the gap between the top tier and the middle of the pack is significant. Five schools, 38% of the ranked list, score 7 or above — a cluster concentrated in the Elkhorn and Millard districts on Omaha's western edge. That geographic pattern is worth noting if you're weighing where to live alongside where to enroll. The table below lets you sort by the metrics that matter most to your family, whether that's overall score, specific academic indicators, or district. Use the columns to cut through the noise and zero in on the schools that fit your priorities.
Ranked by composite score; the tick is the score on the 1–10 axis.
- 18.7
- 27.8
- 37.7
- 47.3
- 57.2
- 67.0
- 77.0
- 86.9
- 96.7
- 106.3
All 20 ranked
Every ranked school on the axis, then the ledger.All 20
Rating · students · student-teacher ratio · grades- 1Mercy High Schoolstudents 317student-teacher ratio 9.6:1grades 9th–12th
- 2Elkhorn South High SchoolElkhorn Public Schoolsstudents 1,407student-teacher ratio 16.2:1grades 9th–12th
- 3Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heartstudents 340student-teacher ratio 9.8:1grades Pre-K–12th
- 4Concordia Jr.-Sr. High Schoolstudents 398student-teacher ratio 11.8:1grades 6th–12th
- 5Millard North High SchoolMillard Public Schoolsstudents 2,534student-teacher ratio 17.1:1grades 9th–12th
- 6Roncalli Catholic High Schoolstudents 340student-teacher ratio 13.6:1grades 9th–12th
- 7Omaha Street Schoolstudents 31student-teacher ratio 7.8:1grades 9th–12th
- 8Millard West High SchoolMillard Public Schoolsstudents 2,304student-teacher ratio 17.6:1grades 9th–12th
- 9Elkhorn North High SchoolElkhorn Public Schoolsstudents 1,003student-teacher ratio 15.9:1grades 9th–12th
- 10Millard South High SchoolMillard Public Schoolsstudents 2,579student-teacher ratio 16.6:1grades 9th–12th
- 11Westside High SchoolWestside Community Schoolsstudents 2,138student-teacher ratio 15.8:1grades 9th–12th
- 12Creighton Preparatory Schoolstudents 975student-teacher ratio 11.9:1grades 9th–12th
- 13Vj & Angela Skutt Catholic High Schoolstudents 724student-teacher ratio 14.5:1grades 9th–12th
- 14Central High SchoolOmaha Public Schoolsstudents 2,674student-teacher ratio 22.5:1grades 9th–12th
- 15Burke High SchoolOmaha Public Schoolsstudents 1,729student-teacher ratio 19.6:1grades 9th–12th
- 16South High SchoolOmaha Public Schoolsstudents 2,495student-teacher ratio 18.1:1grades 9th–12th
- 17Benson High SchoolOmaha Public Schoolsstudents 1,490student-teacher ratio 19.4:1grades 9th–12th
- 18North High SchoolOmaha Public Schoolsstudents 1,728student-teacher ratio 21.3:1grades 9th–12th
- 19Northwest High SchoolOmaha Public Schoolsstudents 1,608student-teacher ratio 21.7:1grades 9th–12th
- 20Bryan High SchoolOmaha Public Schoolsstudents 1,600student-teacher ratio 18.8:1grades 9th–12th
Scores are based on 2024-25 data from the NCES Common Core of Data and Nebraska education department. Rankings are relative to all public high schools in Nebraska. Learn about our methodology.
The map
The top 20 pinned; open a pin for the campus.Campus by campus
What each of the top ten reports.- 1
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Elkhorn South High School
Elkhorn Public Schools
1,407 students · 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 9th–12th
Top 22% in Nebraska
- Academics
- 10.0
- Growth
- 9.8
- Environment
- 3.7
- 3
Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart
340 students · 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–12th
Top 10% in Nebraska
- Academics
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- Growth
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- Environment
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- 4
Concordia Jr.-Sr. High School
398 students · 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 6th–12th
Top 20% in Nebraska
- Academics
- not scored
- Growth
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- Environment
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- 5
Millard North High School
Millard Public Schools
2,534 students · 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 9th–12th
Top 34% in Nebraska
- Academics
- 8.9
- Growth
- 9.0
- Environment
- 2.6
- 6
Roncalli Catholic High School
340 students · 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 9th–12th
Top 26% in Nebraska
- Academics
- not scored
- Growth
- not scored
- Environment
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- 7
- Academics
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Millard West High School
Millard Public Schools
2,304 students · 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 9th–12th
Top 40% in Nebraska
- Academics
- 9.3
- Growth
- 9.5
- Environment
- 2.6
- 9
Elkhorn North High School
Elkhorn Public Schools
1,003 students · 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 9th–12th
Top 44% in Nebraska
- Academics
- 9.7
- Growth
- 9.9
- Environment
- 3.7
- 10
Millard South High School
Millard Public Schools
2,579 students · 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 9th–12th
Top 51% in Nebraska
- Academics
- 7.4
- Growth
- 9.4
- Environment
- 2.4
Questions
What is the best high school in Omaha, Nebraska?
According to MySchoolScout's 2026 rankings, Mercy High School is the top-rated high school in Omaha with a composite score of 8.7/10. The score blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools — with equity shown as context, not scored.
How many high schools are in Omaha, Nebraska?
Omaha has 21 high schools. Of these, 20 have enough data for a full composite rating on MySchoolScout.
What is the average high school rating in Omaha?
Among 20 Omaha high schools with a composite score, the average is 5.9/10. Scores range from 1.0 (bottom of the state) to 10.0 (top 1% in Nebraska).
How does MySchoolScout rate high schools?
Schools with enough data receive a 1-10 composite score that blends Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, with growth counting most in elementary and middle grades. Equity data is shown for context but not scored. All scores are computed within Nebraska, so schools are compared to peers in the same state. Data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments.
What is a good school rating on MySchoolScout?
A score of 7 or above means a school is in roughly the top 30% of its state. A 5 is average. Anything above 8 is exceptional. Our ratings are relative to other schools in Nebraska, not a national comparison, because each state has different testing standards.
How should I use this ranking?
Consider your child's learning style. Some children thrive in smaller settings (look for student-teacher ratios under 14:1), while others do well in larger, more social environments. The schools on this list range widely in size and approach.
Look beyond the composite score. A school ranked #15 might be the best fit if it excels in growth (improving student outcomes year over year) even if its raw academic score is lower. Click into individual school profiles to see the breakdown.
Visit your top choices. Walk the hallways during a school day. Watch how teachers interact with students. Ask about before- and after-school care, transportation, and parent involvement. These details matter more than any dataset.
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