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Best Nebraska Blue Ribbon Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 blue ribbon public high schools serving 1,471 students in Nebraska.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top-ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Nebraska are Fort Calhoun Jr-sr High School, Bloomfield Jr-sr High School and Hitchcock Co Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nebraska blue ribbon public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Nebraska blue ribbon public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is more than the Nebraska average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Falls City Senior High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nebraska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Best Blue Ribbon Public High Schools in Nebraska (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fort Calhoun Jr-sr High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5876 County Road P43
Fort Calhoun, NE 68023
(402) 468-5591
Gr: 7-12 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Bloomfield Jr-sr High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
311 E Benton
Bloomfield, NE 68718
(402) 373-4800
Gr: 7-12 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Hitchcock Co Jr/sr High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
318 West D
Trenton, NE 69044
(308) 334-5575
Gr: 7-12 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Southern Valley Jr/sr High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
43739 Hwy 89
Oxford, NE 68967
(308) 868-2222
Gr: 7-12 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Creighton Community High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1609 Redick Ave
Creighton, NE 68729
(402) 358-5000
Gr: 7-12 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
Sidney High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 19th Ave
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-5855
Gr: 9-12 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #77.
Falls City Senior High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 Fulton
Falls City, NE 68355
(402) 245-2116
Gr: 9-12 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Nebraska?
The top-ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Nebraska include Fort Calhoun Jr-sr High School, Bloomfield Jr-sr High School and Hitchcock Co Jr/sr High School.
How many blue ribbon public high schools are located in Nebraska?
7 blue ribbon public high schools are located in Nebraska.
What is the racial composition of students in Nebraska?
Nebraska blue ribbon public high schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

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