For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 10,659 students in Sarpy County, NE.
The top ranked public high schools in Sarpy County, NE are Gretna High School, Papillion La Vista South High School and Papillion La Vista Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sarpy County, NE public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Sarpy County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public high schools.
Sarpy County, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Nebraska average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Gretna High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nebraska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Nebraska public high school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Sarpy County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gretna High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11335 S 204th Street
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 332-3936
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 332-3936
Grades: 9-12
| 1,124 students
Rank: #22.
Papillion La Vista South High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10799 Hwy 370
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 829-4600
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 829-4600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,982 students
Rank: #33.
Papillion La Vista Senior High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
303 E Cary St
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-0400
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-0400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,873 students
Rank: #44.
Platteview Senior High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14801 S 108th St
Springfield, NE 68059
(402) 339-3606
Springfield, NE 68059
(402) 339-3606
Grades: 9-12
| 390 students
Rank: #55.
Bellevue West Sr High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1501 Thurston Ave
Bellevue, NE 68123
(402) 293-4040
Bellevue, NE 68123
(402) 293-4040
Grades: 9-12
| 1,558 students
Rank: #66.
Bellevue East Sr High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1401 High School Dr
Bellevue, NE 68005
(402) 293-4150
Bellevue, NE 68005
(402) 293-4150
Grades: 9-12
| 1,385 students
Rank: #77.
Bryan High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4700 Giles Rd
Omaha, NE 68157
(531) 299-2540
Omaha, NE 68157
(531) 299-2540
Grades: 9-12
| 1,600 students
Rank: n/an/a
Brook Valley School
Special Education School
6949 S 110th St
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 597-4800
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 597-4800
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Chap Center
Special Education School
1201 Gregg Rd
Bellevue, NE 68005
(402) 293-4930
Bellevue, NE 68005
(402) 293-4930
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
18102 Lincoln Road
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 332-3342
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 332-3342
Grades: 9-11
| 747 students
Rank: n/an/a
Patrick J Thomas Juvenile Center
Alternative School
9701 Portal Road
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 537-7036
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 537-7036
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Sarpy County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Ecse - Arlington Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
6949 S 110th
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 597-4800
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 597-4800
Grades: PK
| 15 students
Ecse - Elkhorn Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
6949 S 110th
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 597-4800
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 597-4800
Grades: PK
| 18 students
Ecse - Gretna Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
6949 S 110th
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 597-4800
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 597-4800
Grades: PK-12
| 57 students
Ecse - Westmont Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
6949 S 110th
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 597-4800
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 597-4800
Grades: PK
| 21 students
Ecse-ft Calhoun Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
6949 S 110th St
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 597-4800
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 597-4800
Grades: PK
| 24 students
Ecse-louisville Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
6949 S 110th
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 597-4800
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 597-4800
Grades: PK
| 22 students
Ecse-platteview Central Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
6949 S 110th
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 597-4800
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 597-4800
Grades: PK
| 23 students
Ecse-valley Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
6949 S 110th St
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 597-4800
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 597-4800
Grades: PK
| 38 students
Ecse-weeping Water Headstart (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
6949 S 110th
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 597-4930
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 597-4930
Grades: PK-12
| 18 students
402 E Centennial Rd
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-0400
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-0400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,465 students
701 Olson Drive, Suite 111 Har
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 339-6592
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 339-6592
Grades: PK
| 82 students
701 Olson Drive, Suite 111 Har
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 339-6592
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 339-6592
Grades: PK
| n/a students
701 Olson Drive, Suite 111 Har
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 339-6592
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 339-6592
Grades: PK
| 83 students
701 Olson Drive, Suite 111 Har
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 339-6592
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 339-6592
Grades: PK
| 2 students
Young Adult Transition Program Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
504 South Washington
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-1970
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-1970
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Sarpy County, NE?
The top ranked public high schools in Sarpy County, NE include Gretna High School, Papillion La Vista South High School and Papillion La Vista Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Sarpy County?
11 public high schools are located in Sarpy County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sarpy County?
Sarpy County public high schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Nebraska public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Sarpy County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Sarpy County include: Bellevue West Sr High School vs. Bellevue East Sr High School, Bellevue East Sr High School vs. Bellevue West Sr High School, Chap Center vs. Brook Valley School
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