📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
Nebraska: 23 Rated Districts
EDFacts 2021–22 · percentile among Nebraska districts
| Rank in NE | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Elkhorn Public Schools | Elkhorn | 10/10 Excellent | 99th |
| #2 | Bennington Public Schools | Bennington | 10/10 Excellent | 97th |
| #3 | Elmwood-Murdock Public Schools | Murdock | 10/10 Excellent | 97th |
| #4 | Arlington Public Schools | Arlington | 10/10 Excellent | 95th |
| #5 | Gretna Public Schools | Gretna | 10/10 Excellent | 93rd |
| #6 | Yutan Public Schools | Yutan | 10/10 Excellent | 92nd |
| #7 | Wahoo Public Schools | Wahoo | 9/10 Excellent | 89th |
| #8 | Millard Public Schools | Omaha | 9/10 Excellent | 88th |
| #9 | Springfield Platteview Community Schools | Springfield | 9/10 Excellent | 88th |
| #10 | Ashland-Greenwood Public Schools | Ashland | 9/10 Excellent | 86th |
| #11 | Blair Community Schools | Blair | 9/10 Excellent | 81st |
| #12 | Papillion-La Vista Community Schools | Papillion | 7/10 Good | 68th |
| #13 | Fort Calhoun Community Schools | Fort Calhoun | 7/10 Good | 63rd |
| #14 | Louisville Public Schools | Louisville | 7/10 Good | 62nd |
| #15 | Conestoga Public Schools | Murray | 7/10 Good | 60th |
| #16 | Douglas County West Community Schools | Valley | 7/10 Good | 60th |
| #17 | Westside Community Schools | Omaha | 6/10 Average | 53rd |
| #18 | Bellevue Public Schools | Bellevue | 4/10 Below Average | 35th |
| #19 | Weeping Water Public Schools | Weeping Water | 3/10 Below Average | 29th |
| #20 | Cedar Bluffs Public Schools | Cedar Bluffs | 3/10 Below Average | 21st |
| #21 | Mead Public Schools | Mead | 2/10 Poor | 11th |
| #22 | Ralston Public Schools | Ralston | 1/10 Poor | 8th |
| #23 | Omaha Public Schools | Omaha | 1/10 Poor | 2nd |
Iowa: 14 Rated Districts
ISASP 2024–25 · percentile among Iowa districts
| Rank in IA | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Treynor Community School District | Treynor | 10/10 Excellent | 99th |
| #2 | Underwood Community School District | Underwood | 10/10 Excellent | 93rd |
| #3 | Glenwood Community School District | Glenwood | 10/10 Excellent | 92nd |
| #4 | AHSTW Community School District | Avoca | 9/10 Excellent | 82nd |
| #5 | Logan-Magnolia Community School District | Logan | 8/10 Good | 74th |
| #6 | Woodbine Community School District | Woodbine | 8/10 Good | 70th |
| #7 | West Harrison Community School District | Mondamin | 7/10 Good | 69th |
| #8 | Boyer Valley Community School District | Dunlap | 7/10 Good | 68th |
| #9 | Tri-Center Community School District | Neola | 6/10 Average | 56th |
| #10 | Lewis Central Community School District | Council Bluffs | 4/10 Below Average | 37th |
| #11 | Riverside Community School District | Carson | 4/10 Below Average | 30th |
| #12 | Missouri Valley Community School District | Missouri Valley | 3/10 Below Average | 25th |
| #13 | East Mills Community School District | Hastings | 2/10 Poor | 10th |
| #14 | Council Bluffs Community School District | Council Bluffs | 1/10 Poor | 8th |
Best School Districts in the Omaha, NE-IA Metro Area (2026)
This metro area crosses state lines, so it is shown as one table per state. Each state rates its districts on its own test, and a 9/10 in one state is not comparable with a 9/10 in another.
Counties are assigned to metropolitan areas using the U.S. Census Bureau's 2023 delineation, and each district is placed in the county of its NCES directory listing. Ratings come from EDFacts 2021–22 (Nebraska); ISASP 2024–25 (Iowa) and are percentile-ranked within the district's own state. Always confirm your assignment by address.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in the Nebraska part of the Omaha, NE-IA metro area? ▼
Among the 23 rated districts in the Nebraska part of the Omaha, NE-IA metro area, the highest-rated is Elkhorn Public Schools (Elkhorn), rated 10/10 (Excellent) and in the 99th percentile of Nebraska districts on EDFacts 2021–22 reading and math proficiency.
What is the best-rated school district in the Iowa part of the Omaha, NE-IA metro area? ▼
Among the 14 rated districts in the Iowa part of the Omaha, NE-IA metro area, the highest-rated is Treynor Community School District (Treynor), rated 10/10 (Excellent) and in the 99th percentile of Iowa districts on ISASP 2024–25 reading and math proficiency.
Can I compare districts across state lines here? ▼
No. Each state uses its own assessment, so ratings and percentiles are only comparable among districts in the same state. Full methodology here.