Omaha School Districts: What Families Moving Here Need to Know (2025 Guide)
Moving to Omaha and trying to figure out the school situation? You’re not alone—and you’ve probably realized by now that there’s no easy answer to the question:
“Where should we live if schools are a top priority?”
This post breaks down every major school district in the Omaha metro—including Council Bluffs—so you can make a confident, informed decision for your family.
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Omaha Public Schools (OPS)
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Students: 51,000+
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Schools: 87
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Website: ops.org
Covers North, South, and Central Omaha. Offers career pathways, dual language, and early college programs. Great diversity, but experiences vary by school—look beyond district-wide ratings.
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Millard Public Schools
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Students: 23,000
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Schools: 35
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Website: mpsomaha.org
Balanced and community-oriented. Offers full IB pathways from elementary to high school, plus expanding STEM and dual language options.
Elkhorn Public Schools
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Students: 11,000
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Schools: 20
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Website: elkhornweb.org
Fast-growing and well-funded. High-performing academics and brand-new facilities. Suburban feel with newer homes.
Gretna Public Schools
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Students: 6,800
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Schools: 11
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Website: gpsne.org
A small-town feel with big growth. Good test scores, community involvement, and lots of new development.
Papillion-La Vista Community Schools
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Students: 12,000
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Schools: 24
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Website: plcschools.org
Known for stability and a strong STEM focus. Two solid high schools. Well-rounded without being overhyped.
Westside / District 66
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Students: 6,300
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Schools: 12
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Website: westside66.org
Strong in performing arts, gifted programs, and inclusion. One high school, but well-respected. Home prices are higher, but so is charm.
Bennington Public Schools
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Students: 4,300
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Schools: 9
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Website: benningtonschools.org
Fast-growing. Second high school coming in 2027. Strong engagement from parents and teachers, with new commercial amenities going up soon.
Ralston Public Schools
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Students: 3,400
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Schools: 8
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Website: ralstonschools.org
Affordable, walkable, and tight-knit. Smaller, but big on relationships, safety, and inclusion.
Bellevue Public Schools
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Students: 9,400
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Schools: 21
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Website: bellevuepublicschools.org
Military-friendly (Offutt AFB). Small-town feel close to the city. Fewer magnet programs but strong support and value.
Council Bluffs Community Schools (Iowa)
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Students: 8,800
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Schools: 15
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Website: cb-schools.org
Across the river in Iowa. Two high schools and an early college program. Different grading system but strong programs and affordability.
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