Gretna Public Schools School District
School District · Gretna, Nebraska
Avg Rating
7.8
out of 10
Schools
10
7 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,616
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
Avg Rating
7.8
out of 10
Schools
10
7 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,616
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
Evaluating Gretna Public Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Gretna Public Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Falling Waters Elementary School
Gretna · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Palisades Elementary School
Gretna · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Aspen Creek Elementary School
Gretna · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Nebraska rank
#45 of 242
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.6
above Nebraska avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,616
$5,748 vs Nebraska median
District size
6,788 students
Much larger than Nebraska median
The short answer
Gretna Public Schools ranks #45 of 242 Nebraska districts by overall school rating. Gretna Public Schools's schools with real test data average 7.9/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Falling Waters Elementary School (8.6/10), Palisades Elementary School (8.6/10), and Aspen Creek Elementary School (8.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.6/10 despite 15% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 0.8 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 Gretna Public Schools schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Gretna Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (9 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Falling Waters Elementary School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Palisades Elementary School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Aspen Creek Elementary School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Gretna High School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Aspen Creek Middle School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Gretna Elementary School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 7 | Gretna Middle School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 8 | Whitetail Creek Elementary | 7.2 / 10 |
| 9 | Squire John Thomas Elementary | 6.6 / 10 |
See all 10 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Gretna Public Schools
Gretna Public Schools is a Gretna, Nebraska school district serving 10 schools. The district educates 6,788 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.3:1. The district invests $11,616 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.8/10, Gretna Public Schools is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Palisades Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.
In standardized testing, Gretna Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 74.8% and ELA proficiency of 74.8%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Gretna Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Gretna Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Gretna Public Schools
10 schools Elementary Schools 7
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Nebraska
- City
- Gretna
- Total Enrollment
- 6,788
- Teachers (FTE)
- 444
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Gretna Public Schools?
Gretna Public Schools has 10 schools in total — 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Gretna Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Gretna Public Schools is 7.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Gretna Public Schools?
Gretna Public Schools spends $11,616 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Gretna Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Gretna Public Schools is 15.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Gretna Public Schools?
Palisades Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Gretna Public Schools with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What are the test scores in Gretna Public Schools?
Across schools in Gretna Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 74.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 74.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Gretna Public Schools compare to other districts in Nebraska?
Gretna Public Schools has an average school rating of 7.8/10 across 10 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Nebraska by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 74.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 74.8%
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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.
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