Best high schools in Omaha (2025)
Schools classified as high schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 15 schools in Omaha, Nebraska. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Nebraska.
- 186Elkhorn South High SchoolOmaha · Public High85% Math proficiency · 1,434 students
- 281Gretna East High SchoolOmaha · Public High6.9% Free/reduced-price lunch · 1,009 students
- 379Millard West High SchoolOmaha · Public High71% Math proficiency · 2,344 students
- 477Elkhorn North High SchoolOmaha · Public High11.5% Free/reduced-price lunch · 1,050 students
- 577Millard North High SchoolOmaha · Public High71% Math proficiency · 2,572 students
- 665Westside High SchoolOmaha · Public High60% Math proficiency · 2,145 students
- 763Millard South High SchoolOmaha · Public High55% Math proficiency · 2,526 students
- 838Central High SchoolOmaha · Public High41% Math proficiency · 2,587 students
- 933Burke High SchoolOmaha · Public High36% Math proficiency · 1,693 students
- 1026North High SchoolOmaha · Public High34% Math proficiency · 1,754 students
- 1120South High SchoolOmaha · Public High23% Math proficiency · 2,412 students
- 1219Buena Vista High SchoolOmaha · Public High– · 1,494 students
- 1313Bryan High SchoolOmaha · Public High14% Math proficiency · 1,474 students
- 1412Benson High SchoolOmaha · Public High15% Math proficiency · 1,488 students
- 1511Northwest High SchoolOmaha · Public High15% Math proficiency · 1,517 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elkhorn South High School Omaha · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 85.6 Top 5% | 85% Math proficiency | 1,434 |
| 2 | Gretna East High School Omaha · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 81.1 Top 10% | 6.9% Free/reduced-price lunch | 1,009 |
| 3 | Millard West High School Omaha · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 78.9 Top 10% | 71% Math proficiency | 2,344 |
| 4 | Elkhorn North High School Omaha · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 76.8 Top 25% | 11.5% Free/reduced-price lunch | 1,050 |
| 5 | Millard North High School Omaha · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 76.7 Top 25% | 71% Math proficiency | 2,572 |
| 6 | Westside High School Omaha · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 64.5 Top 50% | 60% Math proficiency | 2,145 |
| 7 | Millard South High School Omaha · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 63.3 Top 50% | 55% Math proficiency | 2,526 |
| 8 | Central High School Omaha · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 37.6 Lower 50% | 41% Math proficiency | 2,587 |
| 9 | Burke High School Omaha · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 32.6 Lower 50% | 36% Math proficiency | 1,693 |
| 10 | North High School Omaha · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 25.9 Lower 50% | 34% Math proficiency | 1,754 |
| 11 | South High School Omaha · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 19.9 Lower 50% | 23% Math proficiency | 2,412 |
| 12 | Buena Vista High School Omaha · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 19.0 Lower 50% | – | 1,494 |
| 13 | Bryan High School Omaha · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 12.7 Lower 50% | 14% Math proficiency | 1,474 |
| 14 | Benson High School Omaha · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 12.1 Lower 50% | 15% Math proficiency | 1,488 |
| 15 | Northwest High School Omaha · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 10.8 Lower 50% | 15% Math proficiency | 1,517 |
Elkhorn South High School in Omaha leads the 2025 list of high schools in Omaha with a Success Index (US) of 85.6. Of the 15 schools shown, 15 are public.
For the full picture see the wider Nebraska high schools rankings, every school on the Omaha page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best high school in Omaha?
Elkhorn South High School in Omaha, Nebraska ranks first among high schools in Omaha with a Success Index (US) of 85.6 out of 100 (Enrollment: 1,434).
How are high schools in Omaha ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.