Best public middle schools in Nebraska

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August 19, 2025
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Best public middle schools in Nebraska

Stacker compiled a list of the best public middle schools in Nebraska using data from the Niche. Niche uses five weighted factors for its rankings: academics grade, teachers grade, district overall grade, culture & diversity grade, and parent / student surveys. You can read more about the methodology here. Online schools were not included in the list.

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#10. Lux Middle School

- School grades: 6-8
- Location: Lincoln Public Schools, NE
- Enrollment: 808 (17:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#9. Russell Middle School

- School grades: 6-8
- Location: Millard Public Schools, NE
- Enrollment: 738 (16:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#8. Kiewit Middle School

- School grades: 6-8
- Location: Millard Public Schools, NE
- Enrollment: 958 (17:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#7. Scott Middle School

- School grades: 6-8
- Location: Lincoln Public Schools, NE
- Enrollment: 1,103 (16:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#6. Bennington Middle School

- School grades: 6-8
- Location: Bennington Public Schools, NE
- Enrollment: 426 (12:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#5. Elkhorn Middle School

- School grades: 6-8
- Location: Elkhorn Public Schools, NE
- Enrollment: 638 (14:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#4. Elkhorn Valley View Middle School

- School grades: 6-8
- Location: Elkhorn Public Schools, NE
- Enrollment: 622 (14:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#3. Elkhorn Ridge Middle School

- School grades: 6-8
- Location: Elkhorn Public Schools, NE
- Enrollment: 531 (13:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#2. Elkhorn Grandview Middle School

- School grades: 6-8
- Location: Elkhorn Public Schools, NE
- Enrollment: 514 (13:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#1. ELKHORN NORTH RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL

- School grades: 6-8
- Location: Elkhorn Public Schools, NE
- Enrollment: 366 (14:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A+

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