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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Douglas County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 46 public high schools serving 29,219 students in Douglas County, NE.
The top-ranked public high schools in Douglas County, NE are Elkhorn South High School, Elkhorn North High School and Bennington High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Douglas County, NE public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Douglas County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public high schools.
Douglas County, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Nebraska average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Elkhorn South High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nebraska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Douglas County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elkhorn South High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
20303 Blue Sage Parkway
Omaha, NE 68130
(402) 289-0616
Gr: 9-12 | 1,434 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Elkhorn North High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
17800 George Miller Parkway
Omaha, NE 68116
(402) 289-0322
Gr: 9-12 | 1,050 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Bennington High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
16610 Bennington Road
Bennington, NE 68007
(402) 238-2447
Gr: 9-12 | 1,068 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Elkhorn High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1401 Veterans Dr
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-4239
Gr: 9-12 | 769 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
Millard West High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5710 S 176 Ave
Omaha, NE 68135
(402) 715-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,344 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #66.
Douglas Co West High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
401 S Pine St
Valley, NE 68064
(402) 359-2121
Gr: 9-12 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #77.
Millard North High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1010 S 144th St
Omaha, NE 68154
(402) 715-1365
Gr: 9-12 | 2,572 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #88.
Millard South High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
14905 Q St
Omaha, NE 68137
(402) 715-8268
Gr: 9-12 | 2,526 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #99.
Westside High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8701 Pacific Street
Omaha, NE 68114
(402) 343-2600
Gr: 9-12 | 2,145 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1010.
Central High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
124 N 20th St
Omaha, NE 68102
(531) 299-2660
Gr: 9-12 | 2,587 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1111.
Burke High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
12200 Burke Blvd
Omaha, NE 68154
(531) 299-2580
Gr: 9-12 | 1,693 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1212.
Ralston High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
8969 Park Dr
Omaha, NE 68127
(402) 331-7373
Gr: 9-12 | 1,024 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1313.
North High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4410 N 36th St
Omaha, NE 68111
(531) 299-2700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,754 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1414.
Ncyf Community High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2610 N 20th St East
Omaha, NE 68110
(402) 636-8690
Gr: 9-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1515.
Northwest High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
8204 Crown Point Ave
Omaha, NE 68134
(531) 299-2740
Gr: 9-12 | 1,517 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1616.
Benson High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5120 Maple St
Omaha, NE 68104
(531) 299-2520
Gr: 9-12 | 1,488 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1717.
South High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4519 S 24th St
Omaha, NE 68107
(531) 299-2780
Gr: 9-12 | 2,412 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Accelere Program
Alternative School
2606 Hamilton St
Omaha, NE 68131
(531) 299-2830
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Alegent/immanuel Rtc
Alternative School
6845 N 68th Plaza
Omaha, NE 68122
(402) 572-2040
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
Blackburn Alternative Program
Alternative School
2606 Hamilton Street
Omaha, NE 68131
(531) 299-2820
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Boys Town Intervention And Assessment School
Alternative School
178 Suydka Dr
Boys Town, NE 68010
(531) 355-8414
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Buena Vista High School
5616 L Street
Omaha, NE 68117
(531) 299-2900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,494 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
Career Center
Alternative School
3230 Burt St
Omaha, NE 68131
(531) 299-0330
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Child And Adolescent Psychiatric Center
Alternative School
14043 Brookhouser Rd
Boys Town, NE 68010
(531) 355-7273
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
Douglas Co West Falcon Achievement Center
Alternative School
401 S Pine St
Valley, NE 68064
(531) 329-3403
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Douglas County Youth Center
Alternative School
1301 S 41st Street
Omaha, NE 68105
(402) 444-4767
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Esl Teen Literacy Program
Alternative School
3230 Burt St
Omaha, NE 68131
(531) 299-2620
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Gateway To College Program
Alternative School
2606 Hamilton St
Omaha, NE 68131
(531) 622-2380
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Independent Study Program
Alternative School
3230 Burt St
Omaha, NE 68131
(531) 299-9395
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Integrated Learning Program At Saratoga
Special Education School
2504 Meredith Ave
Omaha, NE 68111
(531) 299-2840
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
J P Lord Program
Special Education School
4444 Marinda St
Omaha, NE 68105
(531) 299-1760
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
Keith Lutz Horizon High School
Alternative School
5300 George B Lake Parkway
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 715-8468
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Mcc Career Academy
Alternative School
3215 Cuming Street
Omaha, NE 68131
(531) 299-8767
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Nova Alternative School
Alternative School
8502 Mormon Bridge Rd
Omaha, NE 68152
(402) 991-8551
Gr: 5-12
Rank: n/an/a
Omaha Home For Boys Schools
Alternative School
4343 N 52nd St
Omaha, NE 68104
(402) 457-7155
Gr: 8-12
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Douglas County, NE?
The top-ranked public high schools in Douglas County, NE include Elkhorn South High School, Elkhorn North High School and Bennington High School.
How many public high schools are located in Douglas County?
48 public high schools are located in Douglas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Douglas County?
Douglas County public high schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Douglas County are often viewed compared to one another?

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