| # | District | City | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Elkhorn Public Schools | Elkhorn | 10/10 Excellent | 99th |
| #2 | Arnold Public Schools | Arnold | 7/10 Good | 67th |
| #3 | Bennington Public Schools | Bennington | 7/10 Good | 67th |
| #4 | Bloomfield Community Schools | Bloomfield | 7/10 Good | 67th |
| #5 | Diller-Odell Public Schools | Diller | 7/10 Good | 67th |
| #6 | Elmwood-Murdock Public Schools | Elmwood | 7/10 Good | 67th |
| #7 | Fort Calhoun Community Schools | Fort Calhoun | 7/10 Good | 67th |
| #8 | Franklin Public Schools | Bloomington | 7/10 Good | 67th |
| #9 | Gretna Public Schools | Gretna | 7/10 Good | 67th |
| #10 | Hampton Public Schools | Hampton | 7/10 Good | 67th |
| #11 | Hay Springs Public Schools | Hay Springs | 7/10 Good | 67th |
| #12 | Heartland Community Schools | Bradshaw | 7/10 Good | 67th |
| #13 | Howells-Dodge Consolidated Schools | Dodge | 7/10 Good | 67th |
| #14 | Johnson-Brock Public Schools | Brock | 7/10 Good | 67th |
| #15 | Loup County Public Schools | Taylor | 7/10 Good | 67th |
| #16 | Malcolm Public Schools | Malcolm | 7/10 Good | 67th |
| #17 | Milford Public Schools | Milford | 7/10 Good | 67th |
| #18 | Millard Public Schools | Omaha | 7/10 Good | 67th |
| #19 | Osmond Community Schools | Mclean | 7/10 Good | 67th |
| #20 | Palmer Public Schools | Palmer | 7/10 Good | 67th |
| #21 | Pender Public Schools | Pender | 7/10 Good | 67th |
| #22 | Pierce Public Schools | Pierce | 7/10 Good | 67th |
| #23 | Ponca Public Schools | Jackson | 7/10 Good | 67th |
| #24 | Potter-Dix Public Schools | Dix | 7/10 Good | 67th |
| #25 | Seward Public Schools | Bee | 7/10 Good | 67th |
Best School Districts in Nebraska (2026)
This ranking covers 203 rated public school districts in Nebraska, scored using NCES EDFacts state assessment data for the 2017–18 school year — the most recent district-level federal collection we have processed. Each district's reading and math proficiency rates are averaged, then ranked against other districts in the same state to produce a 1–10 score.
A district's score reflects how its students perform on state assessments relative to same-state peers — it is not a direct measure of teaching quality, school culture, or individual student outcomes. Always visit schools, talk to local families, and contact districts directly before making decisions. Learn how ratings are calculated →
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