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.

Enrollment of Select School Districts in Greater Omaha
Enrollment of Select School Districts in Greater Omaha
*Public*
Omaha Public Schools	47,000
Millard Public Schools	21,500
Council Bluffs Public Schools	9,700
Bellevue Public Schools	9,300
Papillion/La Vista Public Schools	8,900
Westside Community Schools	6,100
Ralston Public Schools	3,300
Blair Community Schools	2,400
Gretna Public Schools	2,300
Plattsmouth Public Schools	1,800
South Sarpy District 46	1,100
Douglas County West Public Schools	670
*Private*
Archdiocese of Omaha	21,500
Source: Nebraska Department of Education, 2006-07 School Year

Colleges and Universities
Greater Omaha is also fortunate to have fourteen universities and colleges, all within easy access.

Greater Omaha College and University Enrollment
Institution	Enrollment	Location
Bellevue University	5,900	Bellevue
Clarkson College	700	Omaha
College of Saint Mary	1,000	Omaha
Creighton University	6,800	Omaha
Dana College	700	Blair
Grace University	400	Omaha
Hamilton College - Omaha/Bluffs Campus	700	Omaha/Co Bluffs
Iowa Western Community College	5,100	Co Bluffs
ITT Technical Institute	500	Omaha
Metropolitan Community College	13,200	Omaha
NE Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health	600	Omaha
University of Nebraska at Omaha	14,100	Omaha
University of Nebraska Medical Center	3,000	Omaha
Vatterott College	400	Omaha
Total	53,100
Source: National Center for Education Statistics

Private/Public Partnerships
Whether it’s internships pairing students with businesses, cooperative efforts between city leaders and community groups or raising awareness of special needs groups, Greater Omaha is fortunate to have the support of civic, business and government leaders to generate learning opportunities for students of all ages.

One example is the University of Nebraska’s Peter Kiewit Institute (PKI) of Information Science, Technology and Engineering on the south campus of UNO.

PKI’s state-of-the-art classroom and lab facilities, broadband on demand, super computing connectivity, 11 residence halls, and research and technology transfer facility are among the best in the nation. The institute draws top scholars from around the nation and the world.

Don’t think twice
Greater Omaha offers the educational opportunities that strengthen our communities and businesses.