For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,647 students in Gretna, NE. The top-ranked public middle schools in Gretna, NE are Aspen Creek Middle School and Gretna Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gretna, NE public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Nebraska public middle school average of 61%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Gretna have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Nebraska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public middle school average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Gretna, NE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Aspen Creek Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18414 Summit Drive
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 332-3866
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 332-3866
Gr: 6-8 | 863 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Gretna Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11705 South 216th Street
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 332-3048
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 332-3048
Gr: 6-8 | 784 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Gretna, NE?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Gretna, NE include Aspen Creek Middle School and Gretna Middle School. Gretna has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Nebraska.
How many public middle schools are located in Gretna?
2 public middle schools are located in Gretna.
What is the racial composition of students in Gretna?
Gretna public middle schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public middle schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
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