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Omaha Public Schools


At a glance
115thof 118 Nebraska districts▲ 62
Better than 2% of Nebraska districts
3215 Cuming St
Omaha, NE 68131-2024
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Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 2.5% of districts
112
Schools
52,524
Students
Top rankedDundee Elementary School44th of 294 Nebraska elementary schools
Biggest riser
Liberty Elementary School up 133 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Early Childhood Center At Educare - Kellom 11 students per teacher
Newly ranked this year
Westview High School and 1 more
SchoolDigger ratings
1★
0★
60 schools without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

The Omaha Public Schools district encompasses 94 schools, including 72 elementary schools, 13 middle schools, 7 high schools, and 2 alternative schools, serving students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The district faces significant challenges in improving student outcomes, with many of its schools performing well below state averages.

Several schools in the district stand out for their strong performance, including Columbian Elementary School, Standing Bear Elementary School, Saddlebrook Elementary School, and Dundee Elementary School, all of which rank among the top elementary schools in Nebraska. However, the district's high schools and many of its other schools consistently perform below state averages in areas such as graduation rates, test scores, and proficiency levels.

The data reveals significant performance gaps between the district's schools and the state averages, suggesting the need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes. Factors such as chronic absenteeism, socioeconomic challenges, and resource disparities appear to be contributing to the district's struggles. Addressing these systemic issues will be crucial for the Omaha Public Schools district to provide a high-quality education for its students.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Nebraska Department of Education.

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