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Living in Greater Omaha
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Here in Greater Omaha, parents love the quality of the education their children receive and employers love the quality of the people they produce.
Greater Omaha is home to a higher percentage of high school and college graduates than the national averages. In fact, 92.4% of adults 25 and older are high school graduates, compared to the national average of 85.5%. And, 34.9% have earned bachelor’s degree or above, compared to the national average of 28.2%.
Elementary and Secondary Schools
It’s a commitment to education that is built on a strong system of public school districts, with more than 300 facilities spanning eight counties. In fact, Expansion Management recently ranked Greater Omaha eleventh among mid-sized metros for the "Best Public Schools." Additional options include private, special service and alternative schools.
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Enrollment of Select School Districts in Greater Omaha |
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Bellevue Public Schools |
9,500 |
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Bennington Public Schools |
1,000 |
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Blair Community Schools |
2,400 |
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Council Bluffs Public Schools |
9,400 |
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Douglas County West Public Schools |
700 |
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Elkhorn Public Schools |
4,600 |
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Gretna Public Schools |
2,500 |
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Millard Public Schools |
22,000 |
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Omaha Public Schools |
47,700 |
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Papillion/La Vista Public Schools |
9,300 |
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Plattsmouth Public Schools |
1,800 |
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Ralston Public Schools |
3,200 |
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South Sarpy District 46 |
1,100 |
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Westside Community Schools |
6,100 |
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Private |
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Archdiocese of Omaha |
21,500 |
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Total |
142,800 |
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Sources: Nebraska Dept. of Education, 2007-08; Iowa Dept. of Education, 2008 |
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Colleges and Universities
Greater Omaha is also fortunate to have fourteen universities and colleges, all within easy access.
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