For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 5,342 students in Gretna, NE. The top ranked public elementary schools in Gretna, NE are Reeder Elementary School, Whitetail Creek Elementary School and Palisades Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gretna, NE public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Gretna have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Gretna, NE (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Reeder Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
19202 Chandler St
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 715-6420
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 715-6420
Grades: PK-5
| 542 students
Rank: #22.
Whitetail Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
19110 Greenleaf Street
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 895-3388
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 895-3388
Grades: PK-5
| 538 students
Rank: #33.
Palisades Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
16820 Chutney Dr
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 895-2194
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 895-2194
Grades: PK-5
| 490 students
Rank: #44.
Aspen Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10325 South 188th Street
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 332-5617
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 332-5617
Grades: PK-5
| 481 students
Rank: #55.
Harvest Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19125 Fir Street
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 332-5957
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 332-5957
Grades: PK-5
| 417 students
Rank: #66.
Gretna Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
801 South St
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 332-3341
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 332-3341
Grades: PK-5
| 463 students
Rank: #77.
Falling Waters Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5909 S 200th Ave
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 332-3938
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 332-3938
Grades: PK-5
| 516 students
Rank: #88.
Gretna Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11705 South 216th Street
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 332-3048
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 332-3048
Grades: 6-8
| 728 students
Rank: #99.
Aspen Creek Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
18414 Summit Drive
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 332-3866
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 332-3866
Grades: 6-8
| 777 students
Rank: #1010.
Squire John Thomas Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11221 Northridge Drive
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 332-5578
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 332-5578
Grades: PK-5
| 390 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Gretna, NE?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Gretna, NE include Reeder Elementary School, Whitetail Creek Elementary School and Palisades Elementary School. Gretna has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Nebraska.
How many public elementary schools are located in Gretna?
10 public elementary schools are located in Gretna.
What is the racial composition of students in Gretna?
Gretna public elementary schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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