Photo: Atomic Energy505 · CC BY-SA 3.0Papillion’s public schools outscore 70% of Nebraska districts
On the state reading tests, 58% of Papillion’s students scored proficient, above the Nebraska average (47%). The grade covers the two public school districts serving Papillion, 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 100% 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.
Papillion’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 188 Nebraska towns with household incomes within a quarter of Papillion’s, its schools beat 57%, lower than their 70% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 58% and math 53% across both districts in spring 2022, against 47% and 46% statewide; 95% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
Papillion-La Vista spends $12,796 per student and Springfield Platteview $16,449, against $15,602 across Nebraska (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
Choice beyond the district
St. Columbkille Catholic School (private) is 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 Papillion’s grade
B+: better than 70% of Nebraska school districts, #16 of 57 Nebraska towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Nebraska average; graduation is the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Papillion, with each school’s own grade.
7th grade in Papillion
Papillion Middle School
Grades 7–8 · 635 students · 14:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Papillion
Papillion Middle School
Grades 7–8 · 635 students · 14:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Papillion · depends on your address
Papillion la Vista South HS
Grades 9–12 · 2,038 students · 17:1 students per teacher
Papillion la Vista Senior High
Grades 9–12 · 1,867 students · 16:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Papillion · depends on your address
Papillion la Vista South HS
Grades 9–12 · 2,038 students · 17:1 students per teacher
Papillion la Vista Senior High
Grades 9–12 · 1,867 students · 16:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Papillion · depends on your address
Papillion la Vista South HS
Grades 9–12 · 2,038 students · 17:1 students per teacher
Papillion la Vista Senior High
Grades 9–12 · 1,867 students · 16:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Papillion · depends on your address
Papillion la Vista South HS
Grades 9–12 · 2,038 students · 17:1 students per teacher
Papillion la Vista Senior High
Grades 9–12 · 1,867 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Papillion runs its own schools through grade 12 (Papillion-La Vista Community Schools). From grade PK, students attend the Springfield Platteview Community Schools, shared with Springfield. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve Papillion
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Papillion vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Nebraska towns that share Papillion’s borders.
Every school in Papillion
11 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 (Patrick J Thomas Juvenile CNTR).
Questions about Papillion’s schools
Are Papillion’s schools good?
By Nebraska’s own tests, yes: the public schools Papillion children attend outscore 70% of Nebraska’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade, #16 of 57 Nebraska towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 57%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Papillion in?
Two districts: Papillion-La Vista Community Schools runs grades PK–12, and Springfield Platteview Community Schools runs grades PK–12, shared with Springfield.
Where do Papillion kids go to high school?
One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: Papillion la Vista South HS and Papillion la Vista Senior High.
What is Papillion’s graduation rate?
95% of the class of 2023 in Papillion-La Vista Community Schools graduated in four years, against 87% across Nebraska.
How much does Papillion spend per student?
$12,796 in Papillion-La Vista Community Schools and $16,449 in Springfield Platteview Community Schools (FY2024), against $15,602 across Nebraska. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Papillion?
Yes: St. Columbkille Catholic School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 562 students).
Parents talk
What Papillion families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Papillion → 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.