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Best Omaha Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 38 public high schools serving 27,531 students in Omaha, NE.
The top-ranked public high schools in Omaha, NE are Elkhorn South High School, Elkhorn North High School and Millard West High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Omaha, NE public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Omaha have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public high schools.
Omaha, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, 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 57% 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 Omaha, NE (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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
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: #1515.
Bryan High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4700 Giles Rd
Omaha, NE 68157
(531) 299-2540
Gr: 9-12 | 1,474 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
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
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
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
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
Rank: n/an/a
Ops Virtual High School
Alternative School
3230 Burt St - Rm 474b
Omaha, NE 68131
(531) 299-0269
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Parrish Program
Alternative School
4315 Cuming St
Omaha, NE 68131
(531) 299-2860
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Radius High School
Alternative School
5040 Grand Avenue
Omaha, NE 68104
(531) 895-0055
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Transition Program At Unmc Nebraska Medicine
Special Education School
Munroe Meyer Building; 444 S 4
Omaha, NE 68131
(531) 299-9490
Gr: 12
Rank: n/an/a
Transition Program North
Special Education School
4839 North 72nd Street
Omaha, NE 68134
(531) 299-2960
Gr: 12
Rank: n/an/a
Transition Program South
Special Education School
4875 F Street
Omaha, NE 68117
(531) 299-2970
Gr: 12
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Omaha, NE?
The top-ranked public high schools in Omaha, NE include Elkhorn South High School, Elkhorn North High School and Millard West High School.
How many public high schools are located in Omaha?
38 public high schools are located in Omaha.
What is the racial composition of students in Omaha?
Omaha public high schools minority enrollment is 57% 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 Omaha are often viewed compared to one another?

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