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Middle schools · Omaha, Nebraska · Updated for 2026 on NCES and Nebraska data

Best Middle Schools in Omaha, Nebraska

21 middle schools compared, ranked on the evidence each campus reports.

The fieldEvery ranked middle school on the 1–10 scale.
Ranked schools run3.3Mc Millan Magnet Middle Schoolto8.2Westside Middle Schoolon the one-to-ten scale.

21 ranked · top 21 from 3.3 to 8.2 · median 5.6

The brief

The top-rated middle schools in Omaha for 2026 are Westside Middle School (8.2/10), Elkhorn Grandview Middle School (8.0/10), and Elkhorn Ridge Middle School (7.7/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of 21 middle schools with real test data included in this ranking. Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Omaha's 21 ranked middle schools span a meaningful range of performance, with an average composite score of 5.0/10 across the metro. Only three schools clear the 7.0 mark — a select 14% of the field — making that upper tier a genuine differentiator for families weighing options. Elkhorn Grandview Middle School leads the rankings at 7.4/10, followed closely by Elkhorn Ridge Middle School at 7.2/10 and Russell Middle School at 7.0/10. The table below lets you sort by score, location, and other key metrics to find the right fit. Whether you're prioritizing raw academic performance or proximity to home, the spread here gives you real choices. Schools in the Elkhorn district dominate the top spots, but options across the metro vary enough that a closer look at the full list is worth your time.

Ranked by composite score; the tick is the score on the 1–10 axis.

  1. 1
    Westside Middle SchoolWestside Community Schools
    8.2
  2. 2
    Elkhorn Grandview Middle SchoolElkhorn Public Schools
    8.0
  3. 3
    Elkhorn Ridge Middle SchoolElkhorn Public Schools
    7.7
  4. 4
    Beadle Middle SchoolMillard Public Schools
    7.5
  5. 5
    Millard North Middle SchoolMillard Public Schools
    6.9
  6. 6
    Russell Middle SchoolMillard Public Schools
    6.7
  7. 7
    Alice Buffett Magnet Middle SchoolOmaha Public Schools
    6.2
  8. 8
    Harry Andersen Middle SchoolMillard Public Schools
    6.0
  9. 9
    Bryan Middle SchoolOmaha Public Schools
    5.7
  10. 10
    Lewis & Clark Middle SchoolOmaha Public Schools
    5.7
The ten highest-rated middle schools in Omaha, best first.MySchoolScout composite scores. Updated for 2026 on NCES and Nebraska data.

All 21 ranked

Every ranked school on the axis, then the ledger.

All 21

Rating · students · student-teacher ratio · grades
  1. 1Westside Middle SchoolWestside Community Schoolsrating 8.2students 939student-teacher ratio 12.9:1grades 7th–8th
  2. 2Elkhorn Grandview Middle SchoolElkhorn Public Schoolsrating 8.0students 514student-teacher ratio 13.2:1grades 6th–8th
  3. 3Elkhorn Ridge Middle SchoolElkhorn Public Schoolsrating 7.7students 531student-teacher ratio 13.3:1grades 6th–8th
  4. 4Beadle Middle SchoolMillard Public Schoolsrating 7.5students 1,008student-teacher ratio 16.5:1grades 6th–8th
  5. 5Millard North Middle SchoolMillard Public Schoolsrating 6.9students 811student-teacher ratio 15.9:1grades 6th–8th
  6. 6Russell Middle SchoolMillard Public Schoolsrating 6.7students 738student-teacher ratio 15.7:1grades 6th–8th
  7. 7Alice Buffett Magnet Middle SchoolOmaha Public Schoolsrating 6.2students 913student-teacher ratio 17.9:1grades 6th–8th
  8. 8Harry Andersen Middle SchoolMillard Public Schoolsrating 6.0students 908student-teacher ratio 15.9:1grades 6th–8th
  9. 9Bryan Middle SchoolOmaha Public Schoolsrating 5.7students 828student-teacher ratio 15.6:1grades 6th–8th
  10. 10Lewis & Clark Middle SchoolOmaha Public Schoolsrating 5.7students 829student-teacher ratio 20.2:1grades 6th–8th
  11. 11Kiewit Middle SchoolMillard Public Schoolsrating 5.6students 958student-teacher ratio 16.8:1grades 6th–8th
  12. 12R M Marrs Magnet Middle SchoolOmaha Public Schoolsrating 5.4students 1,086student-teacher ratio 15.7:1grades 6th–8th
  13. 13Beveridge Magnet Middle SchoolOmaha Public Schoolsrating 5.3students 746student-teacher ratio 16.2:1grades 6th–8th
  14. 14Nathan Hale Magnet Middle SchoolOmaha Public Schoolsrating 5.2students 637student-teacher ratio 19.9:1grades 6th–8th
  15. 15King Science/tech Magnet Middle SchoolOmaha Public Schoolsrating 5.0students 622student-teacher ratio 18.8:1grades 6th–8th
  16. 16Monroe Middle SchoolOmaha Public Schoolsrating 4.9students 755student-teacher ratio 19.4:1grades 6th–8th
  17. 17Morton Magnet Middle SchoolOmaha Public Schoolsrating 4.7students 712student-teacher ratio 18.7:1grades 6th–8th
  18. 18Millard Central Middle SchoolMillard Public Schoolsrating 4.6students 782student-teacher ratio 12.6:1grades 6th–8th
  19. 19Norris Middle SchoolOmaha Public Schoolsrating 4.2students 1,162student-teacher ratio 19.4:1grades 6th–8th
  20. 20Alfonza W Davis Middle SchoolOmaha Public Schoolsrating 3.6students 746student-teacher ratio 19.1:1grades 6th–8th
  21. 21Mc Millan Magnet Middle SchoolOmaha Public Schoolsrating 3.3students 660student-teacher ratio 16.1:1grades 6th–8th

Scores are based on 2024-25 data from the NCES Common Core of Data and Nebraska education department. Rankings are relative to all public middle schools in Nebraska. Learn about our methodology.

The map

The top 21 pinned; open a pin for the campus.
The top 21 middle schools in Omaha, pinned and colored by score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Campus by campus

What each of the top ten reports.
  1. 1

    Westside Middle School

    Westside Community Schools

    939 students · 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 7th–8th

    Top 12% in Nebraska

    Academics
    8.6
    Growth
    8.8
    Environment
    6.5
  2. 2

    Elkhorn Grandview Middle School

    Elkhorn Public Schools

    514 students · 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 6th–8th

    Top 14% in Nebraska

    Academics
    9.8
    Growth
    7.9
    Environment
    5.8
  3. 3

    Elkhorn Ridge Middle School

    Elkhorn Public Schools

    531 students · 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 6th–8th

    Top 20% in Nebraska

    Academics
    9.6
    Growth
    7.1
    Environment
    6.1
  4. 4

    Beadle Middle School

    Millard Public Schools

    1,008 students · 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 6th–8th

    Top 24% in Nebraska

    Academics
    8.9
    Growth
    8.6
    Environment
    3.6
  5. 5

    Millard North Middle School

    Millard Public Schools

    811 students · 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 6th–8th

    Top 38% in Nebraska

    Academics
    8.3
    Growth
    7.8
    Environment
    3.4
  6. 6

    Russell Middle School

    Millard Public Schools

    738 students · 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 6th–8th

    Top 42% in Nebraska

    Academics
    9.3
    Growth
    6.1
    Environment
    4.0
  7. 7

    Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School

    Omaha Public Schools

    913 students · 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 6th–8th

    Top 53% in Nebraska

    Academics
    4.9
    Growth
    9.5
    Environment
    2.7
  8. 8

    Harry Andersen Middle School

    Millard Public Schools

    908 students · 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 6th–8th

    Top 57% in Nebraska

    Academics
    7.3
    Growth
    6.4
    Environment
    3.4
  9. 9

    Bryan Middle School

    Omaha Public Schools

    828 students · 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 6th–8th

    Top 63% in Nebraska

    Academics
    3.2
    Growth
    9.7
    Environment
    2.9
  10. 10

    Lewis & Clark Middle School

    Omaha Public Schools

    829 students · 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 6th–8th

    Top 63% in Nebraska

    Academics
    3.8
    Growth
    9.7
    Environment
    2.0

Questions

What is the best middle school in Omaha, Nebraska?

According to MySchoolScout's 2026 rankings, Westside Middle School is the top-rated middle school in Omaha with a composite score of 8.2/10. 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 middle schools are in Omaha, Nebraska?

Omaha has 23 middle schools. Of these, 23 have enough data for a full composite rating on MySchoolScout.

What is the average middle school rating in Omaha?

Among 23 Omaha middle schools with a composite score, the average is 5.8/10. Scores range from 1.0 (bottom of the state) to 10.0 (top 1% in Nebraska).

How does MySchoolScout rate middle 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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