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Best Omaha Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 33 public middle schools serving 17,571 students in Omaha, NE.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Omaha, NE are Elkhorn Grandview Middle School, Elkhorn Ridge Middle School and Russell Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Omaha, NE public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Nebraska public middle school average of 61%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Omaha have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public middle school average of 35% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Omaha, NE (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elkhorn Grandview Middle School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
17801 Grand Avenue
Omaha, NE 68116
(402) 289-9399
Gr: 6-8 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Elkhorn Ridge Middle School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
17880 Marcy St
Omaha, NE 68118
(402) 334-9302
Gr: 6-8 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Russell Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5304 S 172nd St
Omaha, NE 68135
(402) 715-8500
Gr: 6-8 | 760 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Beadle Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
18201 Jefferson St
Omaha, NE 68135
(402) 715-6100
Gr: 6-8 | 1,011 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
Kiewit Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
15650 Howard St
Omaha, NE 68118
(402) 715-1470
Gr: 6-8 | 967 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #66.
Millard North Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2828 S 139th Plaza
Omaha, NE 68144
(402) 715-1280
Gr: 6-8 | 820 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #77.
Harry Andersen Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
15404 Adams St
Omaha, NE 68137
(402) 715-8440
Gr: 6-8 | 898 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #88.
Westside Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8601 Arbor Street
Omaha, NE 68124
(402) 390-6464
Gr: 7-8 | 948 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #99.
Millard Central Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
12801 L St
Omaha, NE 68137
(402) 715-8225
Gr: 6-8 | 811 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1010.
Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
14101 Larimore Avenue
Omaha, NE 68164
(531) 299-2320
Gr: 6-8 | 952 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1111.
Ralston Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8202 Lakeview
Omaha, NE 68127
(402) 331-4701
Gr: 7-8 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1212.
Ops Virtual Middle School
Alternative School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3230 Burt St
Omaha, NE 68131
(531) 299-0269
Gr: 6-8
Rank: #1313.
Alfonza W Davis Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
8050 N 129th Avenue
Omaha, NE 68142
(531) 299-2340
Gr: 6-8 | 732 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1414.
Beveridge Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1616 S 120th St
Omaha, NE 68144
(531) 299-2280
Gr: 6-8 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1515.
Lewis & Clark Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6901 Burt St
Omaha, NE 68132
(531) 299-2400
Gr: 6-8 | 839 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1616.
Morton Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4606 Terrace Dr
Omaha, NE 68134
(531) 299-2480
Gr: 6-8 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1717.
R M Marrs Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5619 S 19th Street
Omaha, NE 68107
(531) 299-2420
Gr: 6-8 | 1,066 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1818.
Nathan Hale Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6143 Whitmore St
Omaha, NE 68152
(531) 299-2360
Gr: 6-8 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
King Science/tech Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3720 Florence Blvd
Omaha, NE 68110
(531) 299-2380
Gr: 6-8 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Norris Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2235 S 46th St
Omaha, NE 68106
(531) 299-2500
Gr: 6-8 | 1,140 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2121.
Mc Millan Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3802 Redick Ave
Omaha, NE 68112
(531) 299-2440
Gr: 6-8 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2222.
Monroe Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5105 Bedford Ave
Omaha, NE 68104
(531) 299-2460
Gr: 6-8 | 716 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
Alegent/immanuel Rtc
Alternative School
6845 N 68th Plaza
Omaha, NE 68122
(402) 572-2040
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
Bluestem Middle School
5910 South 42 Street
Omaha, NE 68107
(531) 299-3080
Gr: 6-8 | 894 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
Douglas County Youth Center
Alternative School
1301 S 41st Street
Omaha, NE 68105
(402) 444-4767
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Integrated Learning Program At Saratoga
Special Education School
2504 Meredith Ave
Omaha, NE 68111
(531) 299-2840
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
J P Lord Program
Special Education School
4444 Marinda St
Omaha, NE 68105
(531) 299-1760
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
Nova Alternative School
Alternative School
8502 Mormon Bridge Rd
Omaha, NE 68152
(402) 991-8551
Gr: 5-12
Rank: n/an/a
Omaha Home For Boys Schools
Alternative School
4343 N 52nd St
Omaha, NE 68104
(402) 457-7155
Gr: 8-12
Rank: n/an/a
Parrish Program
Alternative School
4315 Cuming St
Omaha, NE 68131
(531) 299-2860
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Radius Middle School
Alternative School
5040 Grand Avenue
Omaha, NE 68104
(531) 895-0055
Gr: 6-8
Rank: n/an/a
Secondary Success Program
Alternative School
3030 Spaulding St
Omaha, NE 68111
(531) 299-2940
Gr: 7-8
Rank: n/an/a
Uta Halee Academy Program
Alternative School
10625 Calhoun Road
Omaha, NE 68112
(402) 905-9655
Gr: 7-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Omaha, NE?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Omaha, NE include Elkhorn Grandview Middle School, Elkhorn Ridge Middle School and Russell Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Omaha?
33 public middle schools are located in Omaha.
What is the racial composition of students in Omaha?
Omaha public middle schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public middle schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Omaha are often viewed compared to one another?

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