Top Rankings
Papillion La Vista Community Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 12,039 students in Papillion La Vista Community Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Papillion La Vista Community Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
22 Schools
1,100 Schools
# Students
12,039 Students
328,496 Students
# Teachers
814 Teachers
24,032 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Papillion La Vista Community Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 245 school districts in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#72 out of 246 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
62%
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
14%
22%
% Black
5%
7%
% White
72%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,990 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,464. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,692 is less than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$156 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$177 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,990
$15,464
Spending / Student
$14,692
$16,776
Best Papillion La Vista Community Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prairie Queen Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10520 S 123rd Avenue
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 514-3650
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 514-3650
Gr: PK-6 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Portal Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9920 Brentwood Dr
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 898-0425
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 898-0425
Gr: PK-6 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Liberty Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10820 Wittmuss Dr
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 514-3600
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 514-3600
Gr: 7-8 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Patriot Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1701 Hardwood Dr
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-0405
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-0405
Gr: PK-6 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #55.
Walnut Creek Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
720 Fenwick St
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-9630
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-9630
Gr: PK-6 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #66.
Bell Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7909 Reed Street
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-0408
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-0408
Gr: PK-6 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #77.
Tara Heights Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 Tara Rd
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-0445
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-0445
Gr: PK-6 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #88.
Anderson Grove Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11820 S 37th St
Bellevue, NE 68123
(402) 898-0479
Bellevue, NE 68123
(402) 898-0479
Gr: PK-6 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #99.
Ashbury Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11740 S 120th Street
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 537-6299
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 537-6299
Gr: PK-6 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1010.
Papillion Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
423 S Washington St
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-0424
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-0424
Gr: 7-8 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1111.
Rumsey Station Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
110 Eagle Ridge Dr
Papillion, NE 68133
(402) 898-0475
Papillion, NE 68133
(402) 898-0475
Gr: PK-6 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1212.
Papillion La Vista South High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10799 Hwy 370
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 829-4600
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 829-4600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,982 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1313.
La Vista Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7900 Edgewood Blvd
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 898-0436
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 898-0436
Gr: 7-8 | 700 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1414.
Trumble Park Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Valley Rd
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-0466
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-0466
Gr: PK-6 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1515.
Papillion La Vista Senior High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
303 E Cary St
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-0400
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-0400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,873 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Carriage Hill Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Cedardale Rd
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-0449
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-0449
Gr: PK-6 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Hickory Hill Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1307 Rogers Dr
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-0469
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-0469
Gr: PK-6 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1818.
Golden Hills Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2912 Coffey Ave
Bellevue, NE 68123
(402) 898-0459
Bellevue, NE 68123
(402) 898-0459
Gr: PK-6 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1919.
Parkview Heights Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7609 S 89th St
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 898-0433
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 898-0433
Gr: PK-6 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #2020.
G Stanley Hall Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7600 S 72nd St
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 898-0455
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 898-0455
Gr: PK-6 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2121.
La Vista West Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7821 Terry Dr
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 898-0463
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 898-0463
Gr: PK-6 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
1211 N Monroe St
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 514-3243
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 514-3243
Gr: PK | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Papillion La Vista Community Schools School District?
Papillion La Vista Community Schools School District manages 22 public schools serving 12,039 students.
What is the rank of Papillion La Vista Community Schools School District?
Papillion La Vista Community Schools School District is ranked #71 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Nebraska school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Papillion La Vista Community Schools School District?
72% of Papillion La Vista Community Schools School District students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Papillion La Vista Community Schools School District?
Papillion La Vista Community Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Papillion La Vista Community Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,692 is less than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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