Top 10 Best Douglas County Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 202 public schools serving 95,861 students in Douglas County, NE (there are 71 private schools, serving 18,408 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in Douglas County, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Douglas County, NE are Blue Sage Elementary School, Hitchcock Elementary School and Spring Ridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Douglas County, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Douglas County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Douglas County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Blue Sage Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3600 S 215th Street
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-3577
Grades: PK-5
| 562 students
Rank: #22.
Hitchcock Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5809 S 104th St
Omaha, NE 68127
(402) 715-2255
Grades: PK-5
| 247 students
Rank: #33.
Spring Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
17830 Shadow Ridge Dr
Omaha, NE 68130
(402) 637-0204
Grades: PK-5
| 502 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Aldrich Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
506 N 162 Ave
Omaha, NE 68118
(402) 715-2020
Grades: PK-5
| 439 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Fire Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
19660 Farnam St
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-0735
Grades: PK-5
| 509 students
Rank: #66.
Elkhorn South High School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
20303 Blue Sage Parkway
Omaha, NE 68130
(402) 289-0616
Grades: 9-12
| 1,428 students
Rank: #77.
Manchester Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2750 N Hws Cleveland Blvd
Omaha, NE 68116
(402) 289-2590
Grades: PK-5
| 510 students
Rank: #88.
Skyline Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
400 S 210th St
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-3433
Grades: PK-5
| 389 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Elkhorn North Ridge Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
18330 Purple Martin Parkway
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-5787
Grades: 6-8
| 313 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Westridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3100 N 206th St
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-2559
Grades: PK-5
| 364 students
Rank: #1111.
Sunset Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9503 Walnut St
Omaha, NE 68124
(402) 390-6480
Grades: PK-6
| 281 students
Rank: #1212.
Elkhorn Valley View Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1313 S 208th St
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-0362
Grades: 6-8
| 604 students
Rank: #1313.
West Dodge Station Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
18480 California St
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-2773
Grades: PK-5
| 491 students
Rank: #1414.
Grace Abbott Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1313 N 156th
Omaha, NE 68118
(402) 715-2900
Grades: PK-5
| 440 students
Rank: #1515.
West Bay Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3220 S 188th Ave
Omaha, NE 68130
(402) 289-9045
Grades: PK-5
| 485 students
Rank: #1616.
Elkhorn Grandview Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
17801 Grand Avenue
Omaha, NE 68116
(402) 289-9399
Grades: 6-8
| 518 students
Rank: #1717.
Elkhorn Ridge Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
17880 Marcy St
Omaha, NE 68118
(402) 334-9302
Grades: 6-8
| 545 students
Rank: #1818.
Ezra Millard Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
14111 Blondo St
Omaha, NE 68164
(402) 715-2955
Grades: PK-5
| 491 students
Rank: #1919.
Sagewood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4910 N 177th St
Omaha, NE 68116
(402) 289-9078
Grades: PK-5
| 479 students
Rank: #2020.
Bennington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11620 N 156th St
Bennington, NE 68007
(402) 238-2690
Grades: PK-5
| 403 students
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Elkhorn North High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
17800 George Miller Parkway
Omaha, NE 68116
(402) 289-0322
Grades: 9-12
| 946 students
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Loveland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8201 Pacific Street
Omaha, NE 68114
(402) 390-6455
Grades: PK-6
| 280 students
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Woodbrook Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
18520 Purple Martin Parkway
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-1823
Grades: PK-5
| 496 students
Rank: #2424.
Willowdale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
16901 P St
Omaha, NE 68135
(402) 715-8280
Grades: PK-5
| 495 students
Rank: #2525.
Pine Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7801 N Hws Cleveland Blvd
Bennington, NE 68007
(402) 238-2372
Grades: PK-5
| 578 students
Rank: #2626.
Bennington High School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
16610 Bennington Road
Bennington, NE 68007
(402) 238-2447
Grades: 9-12
| 1,002 students
Rank: #2727.
Prairie Lane Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
11444 Hascall
Omaha, NE 68144
(402) 390-6470
Grades: PK-6
| 271 students
Rank: #2828.
Willa Cather Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3030 S 139th Plaza
Omaha, NE 68144
(402) 715-1315
Grades: PK-5
| 324 students
Rank: #2929.
Wheeler Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6707 S 178th St
Omaha, NE 68135
(402) 715-6250
Grades: PK-5
| 657 students
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Carl A Swanson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8601 Harney Street
Omaha, NE 68114
(402) 390-6485
Grades: PK-6
| 291 students
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Elkhorn High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1401 Veterans Dr
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-4239
Grades: 9-12
| 741 students
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Hillrise Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
20110 Hopper St
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-2602
Grades: PK-5
| 341 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Arbor View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5115 N 208th St
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-1007
Grades: PK-5
| 489 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Columbian Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
330 S 127th St
Omaha, NE 68154
(531) 299-1240
Grades: PK-5
| 294 students
Rank: #3535.
Rohwer Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
17701 F St
Omaha, NE 68135
(402) 715-6225
Grades: PK-5
| 463 students
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Douglas County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
14101 Larimore Avenue
Omaha, NE 68164
(402) 561-6160
Grades: 5-6
| 509 students
11111 M Street
Omaha, NE 68137
(402) 939-4696
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
8502 Morman Bridge Rd
Omaha, NE 68152
(402) 457-1373
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
10310 Mockingbird Dr
Omaha, NE 68127
(402) 827-5339
Grades: PK
| 14 students
402 S Pine Street
Valley, NE 68064
(402) 827-5339
Grades: PK
| 11 students
5100 S 93rd Street
Omaha, NE 68127
(402) 827-5339
Grades: PK
| 19 students
2115 Burdette Street
Omaha, NE 68102
(402) 898-1783
Grades: PK
| n/a students
3260 Davenport Street
Omaha, NE 68131
(402) 898-9145
Grades: PK
| n/a students
6224 H Street
Omaha, NE 68117
(402) 827-5339
Grades: PK
| 19 students
3010 R St
Omaha, NE 68107
(402) 898-1783
Grades: PK
| n/a students
5115 N 208th Street
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-1007
Grades: PK
| 43 students
20601 Glenn St
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-3790
Grades: PK
| 108 students
4020 North 30th St
Omaha, NE 68111
(531) 299-2840
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
4304 N 33rd St
Omaha, NE 68111
(531) 299-2840
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
5300 George B Lake Parkway
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 715-8468
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3720 Florence Blvd
Omaha, NE 68110
(402) 557-3720
Grades: 5-6
| 181 students
12820 N St
Omaha, NE 68137
(402) 715-6178
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4606 Terrace Dr
Omaha, NE 68134
(402) 557-4700
Grades: 5-6
| 76 students
5619 S 19th Street
Omaha, NE 68107
(402) 557-4400
Grades: 5-6
| 600 students
3215 Cuming St
Omaha, NE 68131
(531) 229-0220
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
3215 Cuming Street
Omaha, NE 68131
(531) 299-0220
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
3215 Cuming Street
Omaha, NE 68131
(531) 299-0220
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
Rtc 1 (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
10480 Hospital Road
Boys Town, NE 68010
(402) 498-7273
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
2504 Meredith Ave
Omaha, NE 68111
(402) 457-6427
Grades: PK-5
| 186 students
3230 Burt Street
Omaha, NE 68131
(531) 299-0332
Grades: 12
| n/a students
7612 Maple St
Omaha, NE 68134
(531) 299-2960
Grades: 12
| n/a students
9030 Western Ave
Omaha, NE 68114
(402) 390-2250
Grades: 3-6
| n/a students
800 N Front St Po Box 328
Waterloo, NE 68069
(402) 779-2646
Grades: PK-6
| 63 students
800 N Front St Po Box 328
Waterloo, NE 68069
(402) 779-2646
Grades: 7-12
| 103 students
3320 S 188th Ave
Omaha, NE 68130
(402) 289-9045
Grades: PK
| 75 students
18480 California St
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-2773
Grades: PK
| 69 students
3100 N 206th St
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-2559
Grades: PK
| 51 students
5141 F St
Omaha, NE 68117
(402) 733-1785
Grades: 7-9
| n/a students
6055 Country Club Rd
Omaha, NE 68152
(531) 200-5898
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4318 Fort Street
Omaha, NE 68111
(402) 552-7030
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Douglas County, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Douglas County, NE include Blue Sage Elementary School, Hitchcock Elementary School and Spring Ridge Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Douglas County?
202 public schools are located in Douglas County.
What percentage of students in Douglas County go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Douglas County are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Douglas County?
Douglas County public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Douglas County are often viewed compared to one another?

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