For the 2026 school year, there are 9 blue ribbon public middle schools serving 3,070 students in Nebraska.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top-ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Nebraska are Elkhorn Grandview Middle School, Lux Middle School and Elkhorn Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nebraska blue ribbon public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the Nebraska public middle school average of 61%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public middle school average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Middle Schools in Nebraska (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elkhorn Grandview Middle School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
17801 Grand Avenue
Omaha, NE 68116
(402) 289-9399
Omaha, NE 68116
(402) 289-9399
Gr: 6-8 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Lux Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7800 High St
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 436-1220
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 436-1220
Gr: 6-8 | 803 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Elkhorn Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3200 N 207th Plaza
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-2428
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-2428
Gr: 6-8 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Auburn Middle School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1829 Central Ave
Auburn, NE 68305
(402) 274-4328
Auburn, NE 68305
(402) 274-4328
Gr: 6-8 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Fort Calhoun Jr-sr High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5876 County Road P43
Fort Calhoun, NE 68023
(402) 468-5591
Fort Calhoun, NE 68023
(402) 468-5591
Gr: 7-12 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #66.
Bloomfield Jr-sr High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
311 E Benton
Bloomfield, NE 68718
(402) 373-4800
Bloomfield, NE 68718
(402) 373-4800
Gr: 7-12 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #77.
Hitchcock Co Jr/sr High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
318 West D
Trenton, NE 69044
(308) 334-5575
Trenton, NE 69044
(308) 334-5575
Gr: 7-12 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #88.
Southern Valley Jr/sr High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
43739 Hwy 89
Oxford, NE 68967
(308) 868-2222
Oxford, NE 68967
(308) 868-2222
Gr: 7-12 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #99.
Creighton Community High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1609 Redick Ave
Creighton, NE 68729
(402) 358-5000
Creighton, NE 68729
(402) 358-5000
Gr: 7-12 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Nebraska?
The top-ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Nebraska include Elkhorn Grandview Middle School, Lux Middle School and Elkhorn Middle School.
How many blue ribbon public middle schools are located in Nebraska?
9 blue ribbon public middle schools are located in Nebraska.
What is the racial composition of students in Nebraska?
Nebraska blue ribbon public middle schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public middle schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
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