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Best Sarpy County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public middle schools serving 5,797 students in Sarpy County, NE.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Sarpy County, NE are Liberty Middle School, 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.
Sarpy County, NE public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Nebraska public middle school average of 61%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Sarpy County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Nebraska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% 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 Sarpy County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Liberty Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10820 Wittmuss Dr
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 514-3600
Gr: 7-8 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Aspen Creek Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
18414 Summit Drive
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 332-3866
Gr: 6-8 | 863 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Gretna Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11705 South 216th Street
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 332-3048
Gr: 6-8 | 784 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Lewis & Clark Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
13502 S 38th St
Bellevue, NE 68123
(402) 898-8760
Gr: 7-8 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #55.
Platteview Central Jr High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
14801 S 108th St
Springfield, NE 68059
(402) 339-5052
Gr: 7-8 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #66.
Papillion Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
423 S Washington St
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-0424
Gr: 7-8 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #77.
La Vista Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7900 Edgewood Blvd
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 898-0436
Gr: 7-8 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #88.
Logan Fontenelle Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
701 Kayleen Dr South
Bellevue, NE 68005
(402) 293-4360
Gr: 7-8 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #99.
Bellevue Mission Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2202 Washington St
Bellevue, NE 68005
(402) 293-4260
Gr: 7-8 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1010.
Bryan Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
8210 S 42nd St
Bellevue, NE 68147
(531) 299-2300
Gr: 6-8 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
Brook Valley School
Special Education School
6949 S 110th St
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 597-4800
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
Chap Center
Special Education School
1201 Gregg Rd
Bellevue, NE 68005
(402) 293-4930
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
Patrick J Thomas Juvenile Center
Alternative School
9701 Portal Road
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 537-7036
Gr: 7-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Sarpy County, NE?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Sarpy County, NE include Liberty Middle School, Aspen Creek Middle School and Gretna Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Sarpy County?
13 public middle schools are located in Sarpy County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sarpy County?
Sarpy County public middle schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public middle schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Sarpy County are often viewed compared to one another?

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