Guide to Omaha Area Schools
By: Ryan Renner, Realtor
I have helped many families moving to Omaha. Contact me if you have any questions about the Omaha area or need help buying a home.
I’ve compiled a list of resources whether you are looking for an elementary school, high school, or college.
As a real estate agent, I’m required to abide by the Fair Housing Act and the REALTORS® Code of Ethics. Because of this, I will not be offering any personal opinions (positive or negative) on schools or school districts. This is to prevent steering a potential buyer to certain neighborhoods or communities.
K-12 Public School Districts
The K-12 school system is a little confusing for newcomers. The Omaha area has over 10 different public school districts (and the City of Omaha covers 5 different school districts).
Boundary Map
Omaha Public Schools
OPS is the largest school district in the State of Nebraska and one of the state’s largest employers. Omaha Public Schools operates 63 elementary schools, 12 middle schools, and 9 high schools.
Westside Community Schools (a.k.a. District 66)
Westside consists of 10 neighborhood elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school.
Millard Public Schools
Millard is Nebraska’s third-largest school district. It began with a single school in a small town setting. This suburban school district sits in southwest Omaha and was formed when several rural school districts consolidated into one.
Elkhorn Public Schools
Found on the western side of the Omaha metro area, Elkhorn Public Schools is one of the fastest-growing school districts in the area.
Papillion La-Vista Community Schools
Papillion La Vista Community Schools serves over 12,000 students in grades PK-12. The district covers most of Papillion, almost all of La Vista, and small portions of Bellevue. It has 22 schools, including two high schools and three middle schools.
Bellevue Public Schools
Bellevue Public Schools serves approximately 9,500 students across 21 schools.
Springfield Platteview Community Schools
If you decide to buy a home, your school district will impact your taxes. I created a page dedicated to property taxes to break this down in more detail.