| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elkhorn Public Schools | Elkhorn | 10/10 Excellent · 99th pct | 11,319 | 20 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Bennington Public Schools | Bennington | 10/10 Excellent · 97th pct | 4,154 | 8 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Millard Public Schools | Boys Town | 9/10 Excellent · 88th pct | 23,637 | 36 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Douglas County West Community Schools | Valley | 7/10 Good · 60th pct | 1,053 | 4 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Westside Community Schools | Omaha | 6/10 Average · 53rd pct | 6,271 | 14 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Ralston Public Schools | Omaha | 1/10 Poor · 8th pct | 3,352 | 8 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Omaha Public Schools | Omaha | 1/10 Poor · 2nd pct | 51,754 | 111 | PK–12 | 23 |
How Douglas County compares
Together they enroll 101,540 students across 201 schools. The largest is Omaha Public Schools with 51,754 students. Districts here average 6.3/10, above the Nebraska average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Douglas County, Nebraska
Douglas County has 7 public school districts covering 35 zip codes. The top-rated district in Douglas County is Elkhorn Public Schools (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Nebraska. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Douglas County, NE?
7 school districts serve zip codes in Douglas County, NE. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Douglas County, NE?
Of the districts serving Douglas County, Elkhorn Public Schools has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 99th percentile among Nebraska school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Nebraska reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Nebraska and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Nebraska only, never across state lines.