Photo: Code36 at English Wikipedia · Public domainBellevue’s public schools score below 95% of Nebraska districts on tests and graduation
On the state math tests, 24% of Bellevue’s students scored proficient, below the Nebraska average (46%). The grade covers the two public school districts serving Bellevue, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Nebraska, not nationally.
From Nebraska state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Bellevue’s schools, in brief
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 29% of tested students were proficient in reading and 24% in math, against 47% and 46% statewide; 98% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
70% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87% across Nebraska. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
Bellevue spends $14,026 per student and Omaha $17,744, against $15,602 across Nebraska (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
Choice beyond the district
Gross Catholic High School (private), St. Matthew School (private) and St. Mary Elementary School (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Bellevue’s grade
D: better than 5% of Nebraska school districts, #56 of 57 Nebraska towns. Both inputs trail the Nebraska average; graduation is the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Bellevue, with each school’s own grade.
9th grade in Bellevue · depends on your address
Bellevue West Sr. High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,529 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Bryan High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,474 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Omaha
Bellevue East Sr. High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,420 students · 14:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Bellevue · depends on your address
Bellevue West Sr. High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,529 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Bryan High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,474 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Omaha
Bellevue East Sr. High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,420 students · 14:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Bellevue · depends on your address
Bellevue West Sr. High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,529 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Bryan High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,474 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Omaha
Bellevue East Sr. High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,420 students · 14:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Bellevue · depends on your address
Bellevue West Sr. High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,529 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Bryan High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,474 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Omaha
Bellevue East Sr. High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,420 students · 14:1 students per teacher
Bellevue runs its own schools through grade 12 (Bellevue Public Schools). From grade PK, students attend the Omaha Public Schools, shared with Omaha. Parts of Bellevue (7% and 3% of its land) are served by Papillion-La Vista and Springfield Platteview instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve Bellevue
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Bellevue vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Nebraska towns that share Bellevue’s borders.
Every school in Bellevue
29 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Nebraska’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Left off: 1 public program with fewer than 25 students (Chap Center).
Questions about Bellevue’s schools
Are Bellevue’s schools good?
On Nebraska’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Bellevue children attend score below 95% of Nebraska’s school districts on tests and graduation, a D Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 2%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Bellevue in?
Two districts: Bellevue Public Schools runs grades PK–12, and Omaha Public Schools runs grades PK–12, shared with Omaha.
Where do Bellevue kids go to high school?
One of 3 high schools, depending on your address: Bellevue West Sr. High School, Bryan High School and Bellevue East Sr. High School.
What is Bellevue’s graduation rate?
70% of the class of 2023 in Omaha Public Schools graduated in four years, against 87% across Nebraska.
How much does Bellevue spend per student?
$14,026 in Bellevue Public Schools and $17,744 in Omaha Public Schools (FY2024), against $15,602 across Nebraska. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Bellevue?
Yes: Gross Catholic High School (Catholic, grades 9–12, 373 students), St. Matthew School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 194 students) and St. Mary Elementary School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 174 students).
Parents talk
What Bellevue families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Bellevue → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Nebraska. Stars are from neighbors.