Best public high schools in the Omaha metro area

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May 14, 2025
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Best public high schools in the Omaha metro area

Stacker compiled a list of the best public high schools in the Omaha metro area using data from the Niche. Niche uses seven weighted factors for its rankings. A majority of the score is based on academics, but other factors include culture and diversity; sports; clubs and activities; resources; and surveys of parents, teachers, and students.

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#25. South High School

- Location: Omaha Public Schools, NE
- Enrollment: 2,686 (19:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: C+

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#24. Northwest High School

- Location: Omaha Public Schools, NE
- Enrollment: 1,593 (20:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: C+

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#23. Abraham Lincoln High School

- Location: Council Bluffs Community School District, IA
- Enrollment: 1,399 (16:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: C+

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#22. Ralston High School

- Location: Ralston Public Schools, NE
- Enrollment: 1,026 (16:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: C+

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#21. Benson High School

- Location: Omaha Public Schools, NE
- Enrollment: 1,570 (20:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: B-

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#20. North High School

- Location: Omaha Public Schools, NE
- Enrollment: 1,796 (22:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: B-

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#19. Burke High School

- Location: Omaha Public Schools, NE
- Enrollment: 1,915 (20:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: B-

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#18. Yutan High School

- Location: Yutan Public Schools, NE
- Enrollment: 225 (11:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: B-

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#17. Bellevue East High School

- Location: Bellevue Public Schools, NE
- Enrollment: 1,423 (14:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: B

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#16. Douglas County West High School

- Location: Douglas County West Community Schools, NE
- Enrollment: 300 (12:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: B

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#15. Gretna High School

- Location: Gretna Public Schools, NE
- Enrollment: 1,729 (17:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: B

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#14. Platteview Senior High School

- Location: Springfield Platteview Community Schools, NE
- Enrollment: 388 (11:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: B

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#13. Central High School

- Location: Omaha Public Schools, NE
- Enrollment: 2,738 (23:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: B+

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#12. Lewis Central Senior High School

- Location: Lewis Central Community School District, IA
- Enrollment: 927 (17:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: B+

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#11. Millard South High School

- Location: Millard Public Schools, NE
- Enrollment: 2,607 (17:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: B+

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#10. Bennington Secondary School

- Location: Bennington Public Schools, NE
- Enrollment: 1,002 (17:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A-

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#9. Bellevue West High School

- Location: Bellevue Public Schools, NE
- Enrollment: 1,536 (15:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A-

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#8. Papillion La Vista South High School

- Location: Papillion-La Vista School District, NE
- Enrollment: 1,965 (16:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A-

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#7. Papillion La Vista Senior High School

- Location: Papillion-La Vista School District, NE
- Enrollment: 1,893 (16:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A-

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#6. Westside High School

- Location: Westside Community Schools, NE
- Enrollment: 2,106 (16:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A-

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#5. Elkhorn North High School

- Location: Elkhorn Public Schools, NE
- Enrollment: 946 (15:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A-

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#4. Elkhorn High School

- Location: Elkhorn Public Schools, NE
- Enrollment: 741 (15:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#3. Millard West High School

- Location: Millard Public Schools, NE
- Enrollment: 2,309 (17:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#2. Elkhorn South High School

- Location: Elkhorn Public Schools, NE
- Enrollment: 1,428 (16:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#1. Millard North High School

- Location: Millard Public Schools, NE
- Enrollment: 2,573 (18:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

This story features data reporting by Rob Powell and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 97 metros.

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