For the 2024-25 school year, there are 1091 magnet public schools serving 329,255 students in Nebraska.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public schools in Nebraska 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.
Nebraska magnet public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Nebraska public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Magnet Public Schools in Nebraska (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Blue Sage Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3600 S 215th Street
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-3577
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5809 S 104th St
Omaha, NE 68127
(402) 715-2255
Omaha, NE 68127
(402) 715-2255
Grades: PK-5
| 247 students
Rank: #33.
Spring Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
17830 Shadow Ridge Dr
Omaha, NE 68130
(402) 637-0204
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
506 N 162 Ave
Omaha, NE 68118
(402) 715-2020
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
19660 Farnam St
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-0735
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-0735
Grades: PK-5
| 509 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Elkhorn South High School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
20303 Blue Sage Parkway
Omaha, NE 68130
(402) 289-0616
Omaha, NE 68130
(402) 289-0616
Grades: 9-12
| 1,428 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Upchurch Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
8686 S 165th St
Omaha, NE 68136
(402) 715-7150
Omaha, NE 68136
(402) 715-7150
Grades: PK-5
| 393 students
Rank: #88.
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: #99.
Manchester Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2750 N Hws Cleveland Blvd
Omaha, NE 68116
(402) 289-2590
Omaha, NE 68116
(402) 289-2590
Grades: PK-5
| 510 students
Rank: #1010.
Meadowlark Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1010 E 53rd St
Kearney, NE 68847
(308) 698-8210
Kearney, NE 68847
(308) 698-8210
Grades: PK-5
| 408 students
Rank: #1111.
Skyline Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
400 S 210th St
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-3433
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-3433
Grades: PK-5
| 389 students
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Elkhorn North Ridge Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
18330 Purple Martin Parkway
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-5787
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-5787
Grades: 6-8
| 313 students
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
High School At Johnson
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
310 Main St
Johnson, NE 68378
(402) 868-5235
Johnson, NE 68378
(402) 868-5235
Grades: 7-12
| 161 students
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Westridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3100 N 206th St
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-2559
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-2559
Grades: PK-5
| 364 students
Rank: #1515.
Sunset Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9503 Walnut St
Omaha, NE 68124
(402) 390-6480
Omaha, NE 68124
(402) 390-6480
Grades: PK-6
| 281 students
Rank: #1616.
Elkhorn Valley View Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1313 S 208th St
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-0362
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-0362
Grades: 6-8
| 604 students
Rank: #1717.
West Dodge Station Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
18480 California St
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-2773
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-2773
Grades: PK-5
| 491 students
Rank: #1818.
Newman Grove Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
703 Hale Ave
Newman Grove, NE 68758
(402) 447-6051
Newman Grove, NE 68758
(402) 447-6051
Grades: PK-6
| 149 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Elementary School At Johnson
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
310 Main St
Johnson, NE 68378
(402) 868-5235
Johnson, NE 68378
(402) 868-5235
Grades: PK-6
| 202 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Grace Abbott Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1313 N 156th
Omaha, NE 68118
(402) 715-2900
Omaha, NE 68118
(402) 715-2900
Grades: PK-5
| 440 students
Rank: #2121.
Pender Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
609 Whitney St
Pender, NE 68047
(402) 385-3244
Pender, NE 68047
(402) 385-3244
Grades: PK-6
| 261 students
Rank: #2222.
West Bay Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3220 S 188th Ave
Omaha, NE 68130
(402) 289-9045
Omaha, NE 68130
(402) 289-9045
Grades: PK-5
| 485 students
Rank: #2323.
Elkhorn Grandview Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
17801 Grand Avenue
Omaha, NE 68116
(402) 289-9399
Omaha, NE 68116
(402) 289-9399
Grades: 6-8
| 518 students
Rank: #2424.
Elkhorn Ridge Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
17880 Marcy St
Omaha, NE 68118
(402) 334-9302
Omaha, NE 68118
(402) 334-9302
Grades: 6-8
| 545 students
Rank: #2525.
Ezra Millard Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
14111 Blondo St
Omaha, NE 68164
(402) 715-2955
Omaha, NE 68164
(402) 715-2955
Grades: PK-5
| 491 students
Rank: #2626.
Wysong Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7901 Blanchard Boulevard
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 436-1185
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 436-1185
Grades: PK-5
| 697 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Adams Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7401 Jacobs Creek Drive
Lincoln, NE 68512
(402) 436-1121
Lincoln, NE 68512
(402) 436-1121
Grades: PK-5
| 762 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Sagewood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4910 N 177th St
Omaha, NE 68116
(402) 289-9078
Omaha, NE 68116
(402) 289-9078
Grades: PK-5
| 479 students
Rank: #2929.
Sheridan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3100 Plymouth Ave
Lincoln, NE 68502
(402) 436-1167
Lincoln, NE 68502
(402) 436-1167
Grades: PK-5
| 378 students
Rank: #30 - 3530. - 35.
Bennington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11620 N 156th St
Bennington, NE 68007
(402) 238-2690
Bennington, NE 68007
(402) 238-2690
Grades: PK-5
| 403 students
Rank: #30 - 3530. - 35.
Elmwood-murdock Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
400 West F St
Elmwood, NE 68349
(402) 994-2125
Elmwood, NE 68349
(402) 994-2125
Grades: PK-6
| 330 students
Rank: #30 - 3530. - 35.
Logan View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2163 County Road G
Hooper, NE 68031
(402) 654-3317
Hooper, NE 68031
(402) 654-3317
Grades: PK-6
| 316 students
Rank: #30 - 3530. - 35.
North Bend Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
420 E 11th St
North Bend, NE 68649
(402) 652-8122
North Bend, NE 68649
(402) 652-8122
Grades: PK-5
| 271 students
Rank: #30 - 3530. - 35.
Seward Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
200 E Pinewood
Seward, NE 68434
(402) 643-2968
Seward, NE 68434
(402) 643-2968
Grades: PK-4
| 573 students
Rank: #30 - 3530. - 35.
Windy Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4211 20th Ave
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 698-8220
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 698-8220
Grades: PK-5
| 259 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked magnet public schools in Nebraska?
The top ranked magnet public schools in Nebraska include Blue Sage Elementary School, Hitchcock Elementary School and Spring Ridge Elementary School.
How many magnet public schools are located in Nebraska?
1,091 magnet public schools are located in Nebraska.
What is the racial composition of students in Nebraska?
Nebraska magnet public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Nebraska public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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