5.6 avg / 10

Best Schools in Omaha, Nebraska

193 schools · 136 Elementary · 23 Middle · 21 High · 13 Other

Last updated: May 2026

Public: 150

Private: 43

Districts: 7

Avg Rating: 5.6/10

Estimated Scores: 23%

Family Snapshot

At a glance

Avg school rating: 5.6/10
Median household income: $81,999
Median home value: $240,977
Bachelor's degree or higher: 40%
Avg commute: 20 min
Owner-occupied homes: 63%

How Omaha compares

Nebraska rank

#77 of 98

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

-0.7

below Nebraska avg (6.3)

Median household income

$82k

110% of Nebraska median

Schools in this city

183

About Schools in Omaha, Nebraska

Omaha's public school system spans 146 ranked schools, giving parents a wide field to evaluate. The citywide average sits at 5.5 out of 10 — a middle-of-the-road baseline that masks real variation at both ends. Twenty-four percent of schools, 35 in total, score 7 or higher, meaning strong options exist but require deliberate searching rather than geographic luck.

The top of the rankings is anchored by Westmont Elementary School and Sunset Hills Elementary School, both scoring 8.8 out of 10 — the highest marks in the city. Walt Disney Elementary rounds out the elite elementary tier at 8.5. For families with high schoolers, Elkhorn North (8.7) and Elkhorn South (8.5) lead the secondary rankings and consistently outperform most peers in the metro. The Elkhorn cluster in particular draws attention from parents prioritizing academic performance at the high school level.

Performance is unevenly distributed across Omaha's geography. The highest-scoring schools tend to cluster in the western and suburban-adjacent corridors, while schools closer to the urban core show more variability. That 5.5 average reflects a city where top-quartile schools punch well above the midpoint but a significant share of the district still falls below it. Parents who filter only by neighborhood boundaries may miss schools scoring in the 7–8 range that are within practical reach.

Practically speaking, Omaha rewards research. With 35 schools above the 7-point threshold and five institutions scoring 8.5 or better, quality options exist across both elementary and high school levels — but they are not uniformly distributed. Families entering the city for the first time should start by identifying which schools fall in that top 24%, then layer in commute, program fit, and enrollment availability. The Elkhorn high schools set a high bar for secondary academics, while Westmont and Sunset Hills establish what top-tier elementary performance looks like here. Use those benchmarks to calibrate every other school you consider.

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Elementary Schools

136 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	WESTMONT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 272 students · Pre-K–6th	272	Pre-K–6th	8.8
2	SUNSET HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 289 students · Pre-K–6th	289	Pre-K–6th	8.6
3	WALT DISNEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 393 students · Pre-K–5th	393	Pre-K–5th	8.4
4	ROCKBROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 278 students · Pre-K–6th	278	Pre-K–6th	8.4
5	WILSON FOCUS SCHOOL 205 students · 3rd–6th	205	3rd–6th	8.2
6	LOVELAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 287 students · Pre-K–6th	287	Pre-K–6th	8.2
7	UPCHURCH ELEMENTARY 396 students · Pre-K–5th	396	Pre-K–5th	8.1
8	PONCA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 133 students · Pre-K–5th	133	Pre-K–5th	8.1
9	EZRA MILLARD ELEMENTARY SCH 470 students · Pre-K–5th	470	Pre-K–5th	8.0
10	OAK VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 241 students · Pre-K–5th	241	Pre-K–5th	7.9
11	ALDRICH ELEMENTARY 436 students · Pre-K–5th	436	Pre-K–5th	7.8
12	WILLA CATHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 295 students · Pre-K–5th	295	Pre-K–5th	7.8
13	HITCHCOCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 232 students · Pre-K–5th	232	Pre-K–5th	7.8
14	MONTCLAIR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 617 students · Pre-K–5th	617	Pre-K–5th	7.7
15	WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 322 students · Pre-K–6th	322	Pre-K–6th	7.7
16	MANCHESTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 493 students · Pre-K–5th	493	Pre-K–5th	7.5
17	SANDOZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 338 students · Pre-K–5th	338	Pre-K–5th	7.5
18	PINEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 266 students · Pre-K–5th	266	Pre-K–5th	7.5
19	SPRING RIDGE ELEMENTARY 490 students · Pre-K–5th	490	Pre-K–5th	7.4
20	REAGAN ELEMENTARY 507 students · Pre-K–5th	507	Pre-K–5th	7.4
21	CATLIN MAGNET CENTER 117 students · Pre-K–5th	117	Pre-K–5th	7.3
22	MEADOWS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 316 students · Pre-K–6th	316	Pre-K–6th	7.3
23	ROHWER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 455 students · Pre-K–5th	455	Pre-K–5th	7.2
24	PRAIRIE LANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 269 students · Pre-K–6th	269	Pre-K–6th	7.2
25	HILLSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 381 students · Pre-K–6th	381	Pre-K–6th	7.0

Show 111 more elementary schools

26	MASTERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 275 students · Pre-K–5th	275	Pre-K–5th	6.9
27	WILLOWDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 468 students · Pre-K–5th	468	Pre-K–5th	6.7
28	CODY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 314 students · Pre-K–5th	314	Pre-K–5th	6.7
29	HOLLING HEIGHTS ELEM SCHOOL 343 students · Pre-K–5th	343	Pre-K–5th	6.7
30	HARVEY OAKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 346 students · Pre-K–5th	346	Pre-K–5th	6.6
31	GRACE ABBOTT ELEM SCHOOL 458 students · Pre-K–5th	458	Pre-K–5th	6.6
32	ADAMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 276 students · Pre-K–5th	276	Pre-K–5th	6.6
33	GIFFORD PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 360 students · Pre-K–6th	360	Pre-K–6th	6.6
34	COTTONWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 323 students · Pre-K–5th	323	Pre-K–5th	6.5
35	JACKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 267 students · Pre-K–6th	267	Pre-K–6th	6.5
36	SAGEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 442 students · Pre-K–5th	442	Pre-K–5th	6.4
37	WHEELER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 638 students · Pre-K–5th	638	Pre-K–5th	6.4
38	SADDLEBROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 456 students · Pre-K–5th	456	Pre-K–5th	6.4
39	WEST BAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 458 students · Pre-K–5th	458	Pre-K–5th	6.3
40	CRESTRIDGE MAGNET CENTER 378 students · Pre-K–5th	378	Pre-K–5th	6.3
41	KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 222 students · Pre-K–5th	222	Pre-K–5th	6.3
42	CARL A SWANSON ELEMENTARY SCH 289 students · Pre-K–6th	289	Pre-K–6th	6.3
43	DUNDEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 495 students · Pre-K–6th	495	Pre-K–6th	6.2
44	BLUMFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 324 students · Pre-K–6th	324	Pre-K–6th	6.2
45	OAKDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 308 students · Pre-K–6th	308	Pre-K–6th	6.2
46	WESTGATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 304 students · Pre-K–6th	304	Pre-K–6th	5.8
47	NORRIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 439 students · Pre-K–5th	439	Pre-K–5th	5.7
48	ACKERMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 487 students · Pre-K–5th	487	Pre-K–5th	5.7
49	BELVEDERE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 356 students · Pre-K–5th	356	Pre-K–5th	5.7
50	NEIHARDT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 498 students · Pre-K–5th	498	Pre-K–5th	5.6
51	HARRISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 265 students · Pre-K–6th	265	Pre-K–6th	5.6
52	KING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 273 students · Pre-K–5th	273	Pre-K–5th	5.6
53	CENTRAL PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 307 students · Pre-K–5th	307	Pre-K–5th	5.5
54	WAKONDA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 335 students · Pre-K–5th	335	Pre-K–5th	5.5
55	NORMAN ROCKWELL ELEM SCHOOL 326 students · Pre-K–5th	326	Pre-K–5th	5.4
56	FONTENELLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 451 students · Pre-K–5th	451	Pre-K–5th	5.3
57	JOSLYN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 326 students · Pre-K–5th	326	Pre-K–5th	5.3
58	WESTERN HILLS MAGNET CENTER 370 students · Pre-K–6th	370	Pre-K–6th	5.3
59	HARTMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 478 students · Pre-K–5th	478	Pre-K–5th	5.2
60	BLACK ELK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 597 students · Pre-K–5th	597	Pre-K–5th	5.1
61	BRYAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 386 students · Pre-K–5th	386	Pre-K–5th	5.1
62	BELLE RYAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 288 students · Pre-K–6th	288	Pre-K–6th	5.1
63	EDISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 365 students · Pre-K–5th	365	Pre-K–5th	5.1
64	FIELD CLUB ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 632 students · Pre-K–5th	632	Pre-K–5th	5.0
65	STANDING BEAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 639 students · Pre-K–5th	639	Pre-K–5th	5.0
66	J STERLING MORTON ELEM SCHOOL 383 students · Pre-K–5th	383	Pre-K–5th	4.9
67	PAWNEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 347 students · Pre-K–5th	347	Pre-K–5th	4.9
68	SUNNY SLOPE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 424 students · Pre-K–5th	424	Pre-K–5th	4.9
69	HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 376 students · Pre-K–5th	376	Pre-K–5th	4.8
70	COLUMBIAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 270 students · Pre-K–5th	270	Pre-K–5th	4.7
71	MILLER PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 382 students · Pre-K–5th	382	Pre-K–5th	4.7
72	MOUNT VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 326 students · Pre-K–5th	326	Pre-K–5th	4.7
73	WALNUT HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 368 students · Pre-K–6th	368	Pre-K–6th	4.7
74	PRAIRIE WIND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 724 students · Pre-K–5th	724	Pre-K–5th	4.4
75	LIBERTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 641 students · Pre-K–6th	641	Pre-K–6th	4.3
76	CASTELAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 525 students · Pre-K–5th	525	Pre-K–5th	4.2
77	GILDER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 385 students · Pre-K–5th	385	Pre-K–5th	4.2
78	PADDOCK ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 288 students · Pre-K–6th	288	Pre-K–6th	4.2
79	BANCROFT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 494 students · Pre-K–5th	494	Pre-K–5th	4.1
80	PICOTTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 377 students · Pre-K–5th	377	Pre-K–5th	4.0
81	CHANDLER VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 397 students · Pre-K–5th	397	Pre-K–5th	4.0
82	DODGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 423 students · Pre-K–5th	423	Pre-K–5th	4.0
83	ROSE HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 268 students · Pre-K–5th	268	Pre-K–5th	4.0
84	GOMEZ HERITAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 715 students · Pre-K–5th	715	Pre-K–5th	4.0
85	SKINNER MAGNET CENTER 411 students · Pre-K–5th	411	Pre-K–5th	3.9
86	FULLERTON MAGNET CENTER 561 students · Pre-K–5th	561	Pre-K–5th	3.9
87	PINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 325 students · Pre-K–5th	325	Pre-K–5th	3.9
88	JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 463 students · Pre-K–6th	463	Pre-K–6th	3.8
89	MINNE LUSA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 342 students · Pre-K–5th	342	Pre-K–5th	3.7
90	BOYD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 543 students · Pre-K–5th	543	Pre-K–5th	3.6
91	CONESTOGA MAGNET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 299 students · Pre-K–6th	299	Pre-K–6th	3.6
92	KAREN WESTERN ELEMENTARY SCH 213 students · Pre-K–6th	213	Pre-K–6th	3.6
93	SPRING LAKE MAGNET CENTER 676 students · Pre-K–5th	676	Pre-K–5th	3.4
94	GATEWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 758 students · Pre-K–5th	758	Pre-K–5th	3.4
95	MOCKINGBIRD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 451 students · Pre-K–6th	451	Pre-K–6th	3.4
96	BENSON WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 307 students · Pre-K–5th	307	Pre-K–5th	3.3
97	BEALS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 291 students · Pre-K–6th	291	Pre-K–6th	3.2
98	INDIAN HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 529 students · Pre-K–5th	529	Pre-K–5th	3.2
99	SPRINGVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 422 students · Pre-K–5th	422	Pre-K–5th	3.2
100	FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 235 students · Pre-K–6th	235	Pre-K–6th	3.1
101	LOTHROP MAGNET CENTER 405 students · Pre-K–5th	405	Pre-K–5th	3.1
102	KELLOM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 250 students · Pre-K–6th	250	Pre-K–6th	3.0
103	SHERMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 240 students · Pre-K–5th	240	Pre-K–5th	3.0
104	WESTBROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 549 students · Pre-K–6th	549	Pre-K–6th	2.8
105	DRUID HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 270 students · Pre-K–5th	270	Pre-K–5th	2.6
106	FLORENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 256 students · Pre-K–5th	256	Pre-K–5th	2.6
107	ASHLAND PARK/ROBBINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 709 students · Pre-K–5th	709	Pre-K–5th	2.4
Private Schools 29 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	HOLY NAME CATHOLIC SCHOOL Private 234 students · Pre-K–8th	234	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
2	PHOENIX ACADEMY DAY SCHOOL Private 112 students · Kindergarten–8th	112	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
3	CHRIST THE KING SCHOOL Private 271 students · Pre-K–8th	271	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
4	ST BERNARD CATHOLIC SCHOOL Private 137 students · Pre-K–8th	137	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
5	GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN SCHOOL Private 54 students · Kindergarten–8th	54	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
6	ST JOAN OF ARC SCHOOL Private 79 students · Kindergarten–8th	79	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
7	NELSON MANDELA ELEM. Private 228 students · Pre-K–5th	228	Pre-K–5th	Not Rated
8	ST PIUS X/ST LEO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Private 601 students · Pre-K–8th	601	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
9	ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC SCHOOL Private 157 students · Pre-K–8th	157	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
10	ST PHILIP NERI SCHOOL Private 129 students · Pre-K–8th	129	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
11	HOLY CROSS SCHOOL Private 270 students · Pre-K–8th	270	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
12	OUR LADY OF LOURDES SCHOOL Private 237 students · Pre-K–8th	237	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
13	ST JAMES SETON SCHOOL Private 408 students · Pre-K–8th	408	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
14	LIFEGATE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Private 383 students · Pre-K–8th	383	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
15	SS PETER & PAUL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Private 272 students · Pre-K–8th	272	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
16	MARY OUR QUEEN SCHOOL Private 513 students · Pre-K–8th	513	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
17	LEGACY PRIMARY SCHOOL Private 148 students · Pre-K–6th	148	Pre-K–6th	Not Rated
18	GETHSEMANE LUTHERAN SCHOOL Private 77 students · Kindergarten–8th	77	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
19	ST WENCESLAUS SCHOOL Private 763 students · Pre-K–8th	763	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
20	CONCORDIA ACADEMY Private 167 students · Kindergarten–5th	167	Kindergarten–5th	Not Rated
21	ST VINCENT DE PAUL SCHOOL Private 744 students · Pre-K–8th	744	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
22	MONTESSORI CHILDREN'S ROOM Private 84 students · Pre-K–6th	84	Pre-K–6th	Not Rated
23	SACRED HEART ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Private 129 students · Pre-K–8th	129	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
24	ST STEPHEN THE MARTYR SCHOOL Private 624 students · Pre-K–8th	624	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
25	ST MARGARET MARY SCHOOL Private 508 students · Kindergarten–8th	508	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
26	MONTESSORI CHILDRENS ACADEMY Private 1 students · Pre-K–TK	1	Pre-K–TK	Not Rated
27	LA BELLA VITA MONTESSORI SCHOOL, LLC Private 16 students · Pre-K–5th	16	Pre-K–5th	Not Rated
28	NOOR ACADEMY NE Private 12 students · Pre-K–3rd	12	Pre-K–3rd	Not Rated
29	MONTESSORI PARENTS COOP Private 21 students · Pre-K–6th	21	Pre-K–6th	Not Rated

Middle Schools

23 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	ELKHORN GRANDVIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL 514 students · 6th–8th	514	6th–8th	7.4
2	ELKHORN RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL 531 students · 6th–8th	531	6th–8th	7.2
3	RUSSELL MIDDLE SCHOOL 738 students · 6th–8th	738	6th–8th	7.0
4	KIEWIT MIDDLE SCHOOL 958 students · 6th–8th	958	6th–8th	6.8
5	BEADLE MIDDLE SCHOOL 1,008 students · 6th–8th	1,008	6th–8th	6.6
6	MILLARD CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL 782 students · 6th–8th	782	6th–8th	5.8
7	MILLARD NORTH MIDDLE SCHOOL 811 students · 6th–8th	811	6th–8th	5.7
8	HARRY ANDERSEN MIDDLE SCHOOL 908 students · 6th–8th	908	6th–8th	5.6
9	WESTSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL 939 students · 7th–8th	939	7th–8th	5.5
10	MC MILLAN MAGNET MIDDLE SCHOOL 660 students · 6th–8th	660	6th–8th	4.8
11	BRYAN MIDDLE SCHOOL 828 students · 6th–8th	828	6th–8th	4.5
12	BEVERIDGE MAGNET MIDDLE SCHOOL 746 students · 6th–8th	746	6th–8th	4.2
13	LEWIS & CLARK MIDDLE SCHOOL 829 students · 6th–8th	829	6th–8th	4.1
14	MONROE MIDDLE SCHOOL 755 students · 6th–8th	755	6th–8th	4.1
15	NORRIS MIDDLE SCHOOL 1,162 students · 6th–8th	1,162	6th–8th	4.0
16	ALICE BUFFETT MAGNET MIDDLE SCHOOL 913 students · 6th–8th	913	6th–8th	4.0
17	NATHAN HALE MAGNET MIDDLE SCHOOL 637 students · 6th–8th	637	6th–8th	3.9
18	MORTON MAGNET MIDDLE SCHOOL 712 students · 6th–8th	712	6th–8th	3.5
19	R M MARRS MAGNET MIDDLE SCHOOL 1,086 students · 6th–8th	1,086	6th–8th	3.2
20	ALFONZA W DAVIS MIDDLE SCHOOL 746 students · 6th–8th	746	6th–8th	3.2
21	KING SCIENCE/TECH MAGNET MIDDLE SCHOOL 622 students · 6th–8th	622	6th–8th	3.0
Private Schools 2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	JESUIT ACADEMY Private 75 students · 4th–8th	75	4th–8th	Not Rated
2	OMAHA MEMORIAL SDA SCHOOL Private 19 students · 1st–8th	19	1st–8th	Not Rated

High Schools

21 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	ELKHORN NORTH HIGH SCHOOL 1,003 students · 9th–12th	1,003	9th–12th	8.4
2	ELKHORN SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL 1,407 students · 9th–12th	1,407	9th–12th	8.2
3	MILLARD WEST HIGH SCHOOL 2,304 students · 9th–12th	2,304	9th–12th	7.2
4	MILLARD SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL 2,579 students · 9th–12th	2,579	9th–12th	7.0
5	MILLARD NORTH HIGH SCHOOL 2,534 students · 9th–12th	2,534	9th–12th	7.0
6	WESTSIDE HIGH SCHOOL 2,138 students · 9th–12th	2,138	9th–12th	6.9
7	CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL 2,674 students · 9th–12th	2,674	9th–12th	5.7
8	BRYAN HIGH SCHOOL 1,600 students · 9th–12th	1,600	9th–12th	5.6
9	BURKE HIGH SCHOOL 1,729 students · 9th–12th	1,729	9th–12th	5.6
10	BENSON HIGH SCHOOL 1,490 students · 9th–12th	1,490	9th–12th	3.9
11	NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL 1,608 students · 9th–12th	1,608	9th–12th	3.7
12	NORTH HIGH SCHOOL 1,728 students · 9th–12th	1,728	9th–12th	3.1
13	SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL 2,495 students · 9th–12th	2,495	9th–12th	3.1
14	NCYF COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL 20 students · 9th–12th	20	9th–12th	—
Private Schools 7 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	MERCY HIGH SCHOOL Private 317 students · 9th–12th	317	9th–12th	Not Rated
2	DUCHESNE ACADEMY OF THE SACRED HEART Private 340 students · Pre-K–12th	340	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
3	CONCORDIA JR.-SR. HIGH SCHOOL Private 398 students · 6th–12th	398	6th–12th	Not Rated
4	RONCALLI CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Private 340 students · 9th–12th	340	9th–12th	Not Rated
5	OMAHA STREET SCHOOL Private 31 students · 9th–12th	31	9th–12th	Not Rated
6	CREIGHTON PREPARATORY SCHOOL Private 975 students · 9th–12th	975	9th–12th	Not Rated
7	VJ & ANGELA SKUTT CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Private 724 students · 9th–12th	724	9th–12th	Not Rated

Other Schools

13 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER AT GATEWAY 72 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	72	Pre-K–Pre-K	6.6
2	EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER AT EDUCARE - KELLOM 156 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	156	Pre-K–Pre-K	6.5
3	EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER AT EDUCARE - INDIAN HILL 181 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	181	Pre-K–Pre-K	6.5
4	EARLY LEARNING CENTER (0-3) AT GATEWAY 40 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	40	Pre-K–Pre-K	5.1
5	EARLY LEARNING CENTER (PK) AT KENNEDY 60 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	60	Pre-K–Pre-K	5.1
6	OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS HOMEBASED 7 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	7	Pre-K–Pre-K	—
7	EARLY LEARNING CENTER (0-3) AT KENNEDY 6 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	6	Pre-K–Pre-K	—
8	BUENA VISTA HIGH SCHOOL 1,153 students · 9th–11th	1,153	9th–11th	—
Private Schools 5 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	BROWNELL TALBOT COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL Private 365 students · Pre-K–12th	365	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
2	OMAHA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Private 292 students · Pre-K–12th	292	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
3	OMAHA BAPTIST ACADEMY Private 31 students · Kindergarten–12th	31	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
4	HEARTLAND SCHOOL Private 32 students · 1st–12th	32	1st–12th	Not Rated
5	MADONNA SCHOOL Private 13 students · UG–UG	13	UG–UG	Not Rated

Schools in Omaha

Omaha, Nebraska · 193 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 30 ZIP codes

Median Income

$81,999

Median Home Value

$240,977

Median Rent

$1,250/mo

Population

561,730

College Educated

40%

Homeownership

63%

Avg Commute

20 min

Poverty Rate

12.3%

Community Profile

Omaha has a median household income of $81,999. It is a well-educated community where 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $240,977, with a median rent of $1,250/month. The area has a poverty rate of 12.3%. The average commute for residents is 20 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Quick Facts

State: Nebraska
Total Schools: 193
Elementary: 136
Middle: 23
High: 21
Districts: 7
Avg Rating: 5.6/10

Resources

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School Districts (7)

NCYF COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL

1 school · 20 students

ELKHORN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

20 schools · 11,455 students

MILLARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS

36 schools · 23,300 students

OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

112 schools · 51,693 students

SPRINGFIELD PLATTEVIEW COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

4 schools · 1,233 students

RALSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

8 schools · 3,409 students

WESTSIDE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

14 schools · 6,319 students

Nearby Cities

Boys Town (2 schools)

4 mi

Papillion (19 schools)

7 mi

Bennington (9 schools)

9 mi

Bellevue (34 schools)

10 mi

Springfield (3 schools)

Fort Calhoun (2 schools)

14 mi

Louisville (3 schools)

19 mi

Plattsmouth (6 schools)

Other Major Cities in Nebraska

Top metros statewide by school count.

Lincoln 86 schools Grand Island 27 schools

Featured Rankings

See our in-depth rankings with interactive maps, score breakdowns, and school spotlights.

Best Elementary Schools in Omaha Best Middle Schools in Omaha Best High Schools in Omaha

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Omaha, Nebraska

How many schools are in Omaha, Nebraska?

Omaha has 193 schools, including 150 public and 43 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Omaha, Nebraska?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Omaha is 5.6 out of 10, based on academic achievement, student growth, equity, and school environment.

What is the top-ranked school in Omaha, Nebraska?

The top-ranked school in Omaha on MySchoolScout is Brownell Talbot College Preparatory School with a composite score of 9.0/10.

What is the best elementary school in Omaha, Nebraska?

The top-ranked elementary school in Omaha on MySchoolScout is Westmont Elementary School with a composite score of 8.8/10.

What is the best middle school in Omaha, Nebraska?

The top-ranked middle school in Omaha on MySchoolScout is Elkhorn Grandview Middle School with a composite score of 7.4/10.

What is the best high school in Omaha, Nebraska?

The top-ranked high school in Omaha on MySchoolScout is Mercy High School with a composite score of 8.7/10.

How many school districts serve Omaha, Nebraska?

Omaha is served by 7 school districts: Ncyf Community High School, Elkhorn Public Schools, Millard Public Schools, Omaha Public Schools, Springfield Platteview Community Schools, Ralston Public Schools, Westside Community Schools.

What is the education level in Omaha, Nebraska?

According to Census data, 40% of adults in Omaha have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Omaha, Nebraska?

The median household income in Omaha is approximately $81,999 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

Are there private schools in Omaha, Nebraska?

Yes, Omaha has 43 private schools alongside 150 public schools. The top-rated private school is Brownell Talbot College Preparatory School with a score of 9.0/10.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Omaha, Nebraska?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Omaha is 15.0:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Omaha, 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 based on four components: Academic Achievement, Student Growth, Equity, and School Environment.

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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.