Best Schools in Bellevue, Nebraska
33 schools · 20 Elementary · 3 Middle · 3 High · 7 Other
Choosing a school in Bellevue?
Use this page to compare every school in Bellevue by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Bellevue Elementary School
Elementary · Bellevue Public Schools. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Belleaire Elementary School
Elementary · Bellevue Public Schools. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Logan Fontenelle Middle School
Middle · Bellevue Public Schools. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Bellevue for 2026 are Bellevue Elementary School (8.2/10), Belleaire Elementary School (8.0/10), and Logan Fontenelle Middle School (8.0/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 22 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
33
28 public · 5 private
Avg Score
6.5
out of 10
Median Home
$256,625
home value · ACS
Districts
4
serving the city
Schools
33
28 public · 5 private
Avg Score
6.5
out of 10
Median Home
$256,625
home value · ACS
Districts
4
serving the city
Rates 8.0/10 despite 65% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.6 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Bellevue schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Bellevue
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (Top 10 of 22 rated schools; 33 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bellevue Elementary School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Belleaire Elementary School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Logan Fontenelle Middle School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Leonard Lawrence Elem School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Lewis & Clark Middle School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Fort Crook Elementary School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Anderson Grove Elementary Sch | 7.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Twin Ridge Elementary School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 9 | Two Springs Elementary School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 10 | Forest Station Elementary School | 7.3 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 6.5/10
- Median household income
- $96,305
- Median home value
- $256,625
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 37%
- Avg commute
- 21 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 69%
41% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Bellevue compares
Nebraska rank
#46 of 100
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+0.3
above Nebraska avg (6.3)
Median household income
$96k
129% of Nebraska median
Schools in this city
29
Bellevue Public Schools runs 71% of Bellevue's public schools
Bellevue touches 4 districts, but Bellevue Public Schools is the one most addresses actually attend.
Bellevue Public Schools accounts for 20 of 28 public schools (71%). The other 3 districts hold the remaining 8.
Among 22 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 3.2 to 8.2 — the spread is inside Bellevue, not a citywide average.
- Bellevue Public Schools20 public · 71%
- Educational Service Unit 035 public · 18%
- Papillion La Vista Community Schools2 public · 7%
- Omaha Public Schools1 public · 4%
About Schools in Bellevue, Nebraska
Bellevue's public school system spans 24 ranked schools, with scores reaching as high as 7.7 out of 10. The city average sits at 6.0, a mark that masks real variation within the district. Six of those 24 schools — 25% — score 7 or above, meaning one in four schools performs well ahead of the city mean.
The strongest concentration of high performers lands at the elementary level. Golden Hills Elementary School leads the city with a 7.7 rating, the top score among all 24 ranked schools. Anderson Grove Elementary and ESU 3 Head Start — Golden Hills both score 7.6, and Bertha Barber Elementary rounds out the group at 7.4. Four of the city's five highest-scoring schools serve younger students, giving families with children in early grades a well-defined shortlist to research first.
At the secondary level, Bellevue West Senior High School scores 7.4 — the highest-rated high school in the city and well above the 6.0 citywide average. Parents mapping a K–12 path should weigh elementary zone assignments carefully, since feeder patterns determine which high school a student eventually attends. A strong elementary zone does not automatically guarantee routing to Bellevue West.
For parents comparing Bellevue against other Nebraska cities, the 6.0 average signals a system with real bright spots alongside meaningful gaps. The practical move is to look past the citywide number and target individual school scores directly. With 25% of schools scoring 7 or above and the top options clustered in specific neighborhoods, your address within Bellevue shapes your outcomes far more than the city-level headline does. Cross-reference school ratings with your housing search before committing to a neighborhood.
Elementary Schools
20 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 459 students · Pre-K–6th | 8.2 |
| 2 | 310 students · Pre-K–6th | 8.0 |
| 3 | 362 students · Pre-K–6th | 7.9 |
| 4 | 294 students · Pre-K–6th | 7.8 |
| 5 | 323 students · Pre-K–6th | 7.6 |
| 6 | 297 students · Pre-K–6th | 7.5 |
| 7 | 360 students · Pre-K–6th | 7.4 |
| 8 | 356 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.3 |
| 9 | 434 students · Pre-K–6th | 6.7 |
| 10 | 344 students · Pre-K–6th | 6.6 |
Show all 20 elementary schools in Bellevue
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Middle Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 468 students · 7th–8th | 8.0 |
| 2 | 475 students · 7th–8th | 7.9 |
| 3 | 421 students · 7th–8th | 6.3 |
High Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,558 students · 9th–12th | 6.0 | ||
| 2 | 1,385 students · 9th–12th | 5.0 | ||
Private Schools1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Gross Catholic High SchoolPrivate 373 students · 9th–12th | Not Rated | ||
Other Schools
7 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | 7.5 | ||
| 2 | 16 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | — | ||
| 3 | 8 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | — | ||
| 4 | 8 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | — | ||
| 5 | 16 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | — | ||
Private Schools2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Cornerstone Christian SchoolPrivate 516 students · TK–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | Cornerstone Christian SchoolPrivate 502 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated | ||
Schools in Bellevue
Bellevue, Nebraska · 33 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 4 ZIP codes
Median Income
$96,305
Median Home Value
$256,625
Median Rent
$1,271/mo
Population
82,159
College Educated
37%
Homeownership
69%
Avg Commute
21 min
Poverty Rate
6.7%
Community Profile
Bellevue has a median household income of $96,305. It is an area where 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $256,625, with a median rent of $1,271/month. The local poverty rate of 6.7% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 21 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Nebraska
- Elementary
- 20
- Middle
- 3
- High
- 3
- Other
- 7
Resources
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How we rate schools
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See how we rateFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about schools in Bellevue, Nebraska
How many schools are in Bellevue, Nebraska?
Bellevue has 33 schools, including 28 public and 5 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Bellevue, Nebraska?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Bellevue is 6.5 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Bellevue, Nebraska?
The top-ranked school in Bellevue on MySchoolScout is Bellevue Elementary School with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What is the best elementary school in Bellevue, Nebraska?
The top-ranked elementary school in Bellevue on MySchoolScout is Bellevue Elementary School with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What is the best middle school in Bellevue, Nebraska?
The top-ranked middle school in Bellevue on MySchoolScout is Logan Fontenelle Middle School with a composite score of 8.0/10.
What is the best high school in Bellevue, Nebraska?
The top-ranked high school in Bellevue on MySchoolScout is Bellevue West SR High School with a composite score of 6.0/10.
How many school districts serve Bellevue, Nebraska?
Bellevue is served by 4 school districts: Bellevue Public Schools, Omaha Public Schools, Papillion La Vista Community Schools, Educational Service Unit 03.
What is the education level in Bellevue, Nebraska?
According to Census data, 37% of adults in Bellevue have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Bellevue, Nebraska?
The median household income in Bellevue is approximately $96,305 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Bellevue, Nebraska?
Yes, Bellevue has 5 private schools alongside 28 public schools. The top-rated private school is St Mary Elementary School with a score of 7.9/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Bellevue, Nebraska?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Bellevue is 14.2:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Bellevue, Nebraska?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Nebraska Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.