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Best Middle Schools in Nebraska
(2026 List)

Moonpreneur’s rating is based primarily on the STEM performance of the School using the Math Score of the School. We also take into account the Student teacher ratio, the review and rating by others. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

With a robust, data-first middle school education model, making it home to some of the best middle schools in Nebraska. Across 244 local governing districts within the state, over 328,000 K-12 students are enrolled, who all receive a community-focused education. The average student-teacher ratio of 14 to 1, along with the cost per pupil of almost $13,000, demonstrates Nebraska commitment to personalized learning. Nebraska employs an AQuESTT (Accountability for Quality Education System Through Teaching) system, which evaluates schools on more than just test scores. Magnet programs such as Zoo Academy or Astronomy Studies provide additional academic opportunities and depth.