For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,326 students in La Vista, NE (there are 1 private school, serving 62 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in La Vista, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in La Vista, NE are Portal Elementary School, La Vista Middle School and Parkview Heights Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Vista, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in La Vista have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in La Vista, NE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Portal Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9920 Brentwood Dr
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 898-0425
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 898-0425
Gr: PK-6 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
La Vista Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7900 Edgewood Blvd
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 898-0436
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 898-0436
Gr: 7-8 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Parkview Heights Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7609 S 89th St
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 898-0433
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 898-0433
Gr: PK-6 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
G Stanley Hall Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7600 S 72nd St
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 898-0455
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 898-0455
Gr: PK-6 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #55.
La Vista West Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7821 Terry Dr
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 898-0463
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 898-0463
Gr: PK-6 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
Brook Valley School
Special Education School
6949 S 110th St
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 597-4800
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 597-4800
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
7609 S 89th St
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 331-2327
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 331-2327
Gr: PK | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
Patrick J Thomas Juvenile Center
Alternative School
9701 Portal Road
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 537-7036
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 537-7036
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in La Vista, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in La Vista, NE include Portal Elementary School, La Vista Middle School and Parkview Heights Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in La Vista?
8 public schools are located in La Vista.
What percentage of students in La Vista go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in La Vista are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in La Vista?
La Vista public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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