For the 2025 school year, there are 210 public schools serving 96,755 students in Douglas County, NE (there are , 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 53% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), 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 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Douglas County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Blue Sage Elementary School
(Math: 95% | 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
| 612 students
Rank: #22.
Hitchcock Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | 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
| 232 students
Rank: #33.
Spring Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 92% | 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
| 490 students
Rank: #44.
Aldrich Elementary School
(Math: 91% | 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
| 436 students
Rank: #55.
West Dodge Station Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
18480 California St
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-2773
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-2773
Grades: PK-5
| 479 students
Rank: #66.
Fire Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 88% | 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
| 476 students
Rank: #77.
Skyline Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
400 S 210th St
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-3433
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-3433
Grades: PK-5
| 402 students
Rank: #88.
Elkhorn North Ridge Middle School
(Math: 90% | 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
| 366 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Grace Abbott Elementary School
(Math: 89% | 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
| 458 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Manchester Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2750 N Hws Cleveland Blvd
Omaha, NE 68116
(402) 289-2590
Omaha, NE 68116
(402) 289-2590
Grades: PK-5
| 493 students
Rank: #1111.
Elkhorn Valley View Middle School
(Math: 91% | 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
| 622 students
Rank: #1212.
West Bay Elementary School
(Math: 89% | 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
| 458 students
Rank: #1313.
Elkhorn Grandview Middle School
(Math: 89% | 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
| 514 students
Rank: #1414.
Elkhorn Ridge Middle School
(Math: 89% | 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
| 531 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Hillrise Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
20110 Hopper St
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-2602
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-2602
Grades: PK-5
| 319 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Prairie Lane Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11444 Hascall
Omaha, NE 68144
(402) 390-6470
Omaha, NE 68144
(402) 390-6470
Grades: PK-6
| 269 students
Rank: #1717.
Ezra Millard Elementary School
(Math: 86% | 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
| 470 students
Rank: #1818.
Sunset Hills Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | 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
| 289 students
Rank: #1919.
Pine Creek Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7801 N Hws Cleveland Blvd
Bennington, NE 68007
(402) 238-2372
Bennington, NE 68007
(402) 238-2372
Grades: PK-5
| 545 students
Rank: #2020.
Woodbrook Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
18520 Purple Martin Parkway
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-1823
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-1823
Grades: PK-5
| 585 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Loveland Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8201 Pacific Street
Omaha, NE 68114
(402) 390-6455
Omaha, NE 68114
(402) 390-6455
Grades: PK-6
| 287 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Westridge Elementary 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
| 373 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Bennington Elementary School
(Math: 82% | 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
| 380 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Sagewood Elementary School
(Math: 82% | 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
| 442 students
Rank: #2525.
Arbor View Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5115 N 208th St
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-1007
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-1007
Grades: PK-5
| 496 students
Rank: #2626.
Elkhorn South High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
20303 Blue Sage Parkway
Omaha, NE 68130
(402) 289-0616
Omaha, NE 68130
(402) 289-0616
Grades: 9-12
| 1,407 students
Rank: #2727.
Wheeler Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6707 S 178th St
Omaha, NE 68135
(402) 715-6250
Omaha, NE 68135
(402) 715-6250
Grades: PK-5
| 638 students
Rank: #2828.
Reagan Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4440 S 198 Ave
Omaha, NE 68135
(402) 715-7100
Omaha, NE 68135
(402) 715-7100
Grades: PK-5
| 507 students
Rank: #2929.
Willowdale Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
16901 P St
Omaha, NE 68135
(402) 715-8280
Omaha, NE 68135
(402) 715-8280
Grades: PK-5
| 468 students
Rank: #3030.
Columbian Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
330 S 127th St
Omaha, NE 68154
(531) 299-1240
Omaha, NE 68154
(531) 299-1240
Grades: PK-5
| 270 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Carl A Swanson Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8601 Harney Street
Omaha, NE 68114
(402) 390-6485
Omaha, NE 68114
(402) 390-6485
Grades: PK-6
| 289 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Oakdale Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3534 S 108th St
Omaha, NE 68144
(402) 390-6460
Omaha, NE 68144
(402) 390-6460
Grades: PK-6
| 308 students
Rank: #3333.
Russell Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5304 S 172nd St
Omaha, NE 68135
(402) 715-8500
Omaha, NE 68135
(402) 715-8500
Grades: 6-8
| 738 students
Rank: #3434.
Rohwer Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
17701 F St
Omaha, NE 68135
(402) 715-6225
Omaha, NE 68135
(402) 715-6225
Grades: PK-5
| 455 students
Rank: #3535.
Elkhorn North High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
17800 George Miller Parkway
Omaha, NE 68116
(402) 289-0322
Omaha, NE 68116
(402) 289-0322
Grades: 9-12
| 1,003 students
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Douglas County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alice Buffett Magnet Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
14101 Larimore Avenue
Omaha, NE 68164
(402) 561-6160
Omaha, NE 68164
(402) 561-6160
Grades: 5-6
| 509 students
Alternatives Academy/journeys (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
11111 M Street
Omaha, NE 68137
(402) 939-4696
Omaha, NE 68137
(402) 939-4696
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
8502 Morman Bridge Rd
Omaha, NE 68152
(402) 457-1373
Omaha, NE 68152
(402) 457-1373
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
10310 Mockingbird Dr
Omaha, NE 68127
(402) 827-5339
Omaha, NE 68127
(402) 827-5339
Grades: PK
| 14 students
402 S Pine Street
Valley, NE 68064
(402) 827-5339
Valley, NE 68064
(402) 827-5339
Grades: PK
| 11 students
5100 S 93rd Street
Omaha, NE 68127
(402) 827-5339
Omaha, NE 68127
(402) 827-5339
Grades: PK
| 19 students
2115 Burdette Street
Omaha, NE 68102
(402) 898-1783
Omaha, NE 68102
(402) 898-1783
Grades: PK
| n/a students
3260 Davenport Street
Omaha, NE 68131
(402) 898-9145
Omaha, NE 68131
(402) 898-9145
Grades: PK
| n/a students
6224 H Street
Omaha, NE 68117
(402) 827-5339
Omaha, NE 68117
(402) 827-5339
Grades: PK
| 19 students
3010 R St
Omaha, NE 68107
(402) 898-1783
Omaha, NE 68107
(402) 898-1783
Grades: PK
| n/a students
5115 N 208th Street
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-1007
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-1007
Grades: PK
| 43 students
20601 Glenn St
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-3790
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-3790
Grades: PK
| 108 students
Integrated Learning Program (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
4020 North 30th St
Omaha, NE 68111
(531) 299-2840
Omaha, NE 68111
(531) 299-2840
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Keith Lutz Horizon High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
5300 George B Lake Parkway
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 715-8468
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 715-8468
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3720 Florence Blvd
Omaha, NE 68110
(402) 557-3720
Omaha, NE 68110
(402) 557-3720
Grades: 5-6
| 181 students
Middle School Alternative Prog (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
12820 N St
Omaha, NE 68137
(402) 715-6178
Omaha, NE 68137
(402) 715-6178
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Morton Magnet Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
4606 Terrace Dr
Omaha, NE 68134
(402) 557-4700
Omaha, NE 68134
(402) 557-4700
Grades: 5-6
| 76 students
R M Marrs Magnet Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
5619 S 19th Street
Omaha, NE 68107
(402) 557-4400
Omaha, NE 68107
(402) 557-4400
Grades: 5-6
| 600 students
Rtc 1 (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
10480 Hospital Road
Boys Town, NE 68010
(402) 498-7273
Boys Town, NE 68010
(402) 498-7273
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
2504 Meredith Ave
Omaha, NE 68111
(402) 457-6427
Omaha, NE 68111
(402) 457-6427
Grades: PK-5
| 186 students
Transition Program At Career Center (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
3230 Burt Street
Omaha, NE 68131
(531) 299-0332
Omaha, NE 68131
(531) 299-0332
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Transition Program At Pva Elementary School (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
7612 Maple St
Omaha, NE 68134
(531) 299-2960
Omaha, NE 68134
(531) 299-2960
Grades: 12
| n/a students
9030 Western Ave
Omaha, NE 68114
(402) 390-2250
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
Waterloo, NE 68069
(402) 779-2646
Grades: PK-6
| 63 students
800 N Front St Po Box 328
Waterloo, NE 68069
(402) 779-2646
Waterloo, NE 68069
(402) 779-2646
Grades: 7-12
| 103 students
3320 S 188th Ave
Omaha, NE 68130
(402) 289-9045
Omaha, NE 68130
(402) 289-9045
Grades: PK
| 75 students
18480 California St
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-2773
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-2773
Grades: PK
| 69 students
3100 N 206th St
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-2559
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-2559
Grades: PK
| 51 students
5141 F St
Omaha, NE 68117
(402) 733-1785
Omaha, NE 68117
(402) 733-1785
Grades: 7-9
| n/a students
Youth Care And Beyond Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
6055 Country Club Rd
Omaha, NE 68152
(531) 200-5898
Omaha, NE 68152
(531) 200-5898
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Youth Links-heartland Family High School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
4318 Fort Street
Omaha, NE 68111
(402) 552-7030
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?
210 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 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Douglas County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Douglas County include: Westbrook Elementary School vs. Hillside Elementary School, Beals Elementary School vs. Gateway Elementary School, Westridge Elementary School vs. Hillrise Elementary School
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