Papillion La Vista Community Schools School District
School District · Papillion, Nebraska
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
22
16 elem, 3 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,422
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
22
16 elem, 3 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,422
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Evaluating Papillion La Vista Community Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Papillion La Vista Community 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.
Walnut Creek Elementary
Papillion · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Portal Elementary School
La Vista · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Ashbury Elementary School
Papillion · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Nebraska rank
#164 of 242
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.1
below Nebraska avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,422
$4,942 vs Nebraska median
District size
12,039 students
Much larger than Nebraska median
The short answer
Papillion La Vista Community Schools ranks #164 of 242 Nebraska districts by overall school rating. Papillion La Vista Community Schools's schools with real test data average 6.3/10 across 21 schools. Its top-rated schools are Walnut Creek Elementary (8.2/10), Portal Elementary School (8.1/10), and Ashbury Elementary School (7.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.2/10 despite 19% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.4 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 Papillion La Vista Community Schools schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Papillion La Vista Community Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (21 of 22). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walnut Creek Elementary | 8.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Portal Elementary School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Ashbury Elementary School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Bell Elementary | 7.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Tara Heights Elementary School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Prairie Queen Elementary | 7.1 / 10 |
| 7 | Liberty Middle School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 8 | Anderson Grove Elementary Sch | 6.6 / 10 |
| 9 | Papillion La Vista South HS | 6.5 / 10 |
| 10 | Patriot Elementary | 6.4 / 10 |
See all 22 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Papillion La Vista Community Schools
Papillion La Vista Community Schools is a Papillion, Nebraska school district serving 22 schools. The district educates 12,039 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.8:1. The district invests $12,422 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.2/10, Papillion La Vista Community Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Walnut Creek Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.
In standardized testing, Papillion La Vista Community Schools students show an average math proficiency of 68.9% and ELA proficiency of 70.9%.
The district includes 16 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Papillion La Vista Community Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Papillion La Vista Community Schools with test data.
Schools in Papillion La Vista Community Schools
22 schools Elementary Schools 16
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Nebraska
- City
- Papillion
- Total Enrollment
- 12,039
- Teachers (FTE)
- 814
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Papillion La Vista Community Schools?
Papillion La Vista Community Schools has 22 schools in total — 16 elementary, 3 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Papillion La Vista Community Schools?
The average composite rating for Papillion La Vista Community Schools is 6.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Papillion La Vista Community Schools?
Papillion La Vista Community Schools spends $12,422 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Papillion La Vista Community Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Papillion La Vista Community Schools is 14.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Papillion La Vista Community Schools?
Walnut Creek Elementary is the highest-rated school in Papillion La Vista Community Schools with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What are the test scores in Papillion La Vista Community Schools?
Across schools in Papillion La Vista Community Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 68.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 70.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Papillion La Vista Community Schools compare to other districts in Nebraska?
Papillion La Vista Community Schools has an average school rating of 6.2/10 across 22 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
- 6.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 68.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 70.9%
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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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