Top Rankings
Gretna ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 6,788 students in Gretna ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Nebraska.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Gretna ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
11 Schools
1,099 Schools
# Students
6,788 Students
328,277 Students
# Teachers
444 Teachers
24,023 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Gretna ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 245 school districts in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 98% has increased from 97% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#14 out of 246 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
62%
Graduation Rate
98%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
6%
22%
% Black
2%
7%
% White
87%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,250 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,475. The school district revenue/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,481 is higher than the state median of $16,787. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$83 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$125 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,250
$15,475
Spending / Student
$18,481
$16,787
Best Gretna ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Palisades Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
16820 Chutney Dr
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 895-2194
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 895-2194
Gr: PK-5 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Aspen Creek Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10325 South 188th Street
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 332-5617
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 332-5617
Gr: PK-5 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Harvest Hills Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19125 Fir Street
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 332-5957
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 332-5957
Gr: PK-5 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Falling Waters Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5909 S 200th Ave
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 332-3938
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 332-3938
Gr: PK-5 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Gretna Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
801 South St
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 332-3341
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 332-3341
Gr: PK-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #66.
Aspen Creek Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18414 Summit Drive
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 332-3866
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 332-3866
Gr: 6-8 | 782 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #77.
Gretna Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11705 South 216th Street
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 332-3048
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 332-3048
Gr: 6-8 | 769 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #88.
Whitetail Creek Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19110 Greenleaf Street
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 895-3388
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 895-3388
Gr: PK-5 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #99.
Squire John Thomas Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11221 Northridge Drive
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 332-5578
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 332-5578
Gr: PK-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1010.
Gretna High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11335 S 204th Street
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 332-3936
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 332-3936
Gr: 9-12 | 1,124 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
18102 Lincoln Road
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 332-3342
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 332-3342
Gr: 9-11 | 747 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gretna ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
Gretna ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools manages 11 public schools serving 6,788 students.
What is the rank of Gretna ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
Gretna ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools is ranked #14 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Nebraska school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gretna ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
87% of Gretna ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gretna ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
Gretna ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Gretna ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,481 is higher than the state median of $16,787. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
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