Last Updated on August 4, 2023 by Sidharth PS
Hi readers! In this post, I’ve compiled a list of best alternative schools in Nebraska. The list consists of both public and private schools. Here, readers will find the following details – top alternative schools, their address, grades, student teacher ratio and more.
Best Public & Private Alternative Schools in Nebraska for 2022
Rank |
School |
Low Grade |
High Grade |
Address |
City |
Student Teacher Ratio |
1 | WEGNER SCHOOL | 9 | 13 | 14124 NORTON DR | BOYS TOWN | 4.81 |
2 | TRUNK BUTTE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL | 2 | 12 | 5240 HWY 20 | CHADRON | 5 |
3 | OMAHA STREET SCHOOL | 14 | 17 | 3223 N 45TH ST | OMAHA | 5.34 |
4 | HEARTLAND SCHOOL | 8 | 17 | 5731 S 108TH ST | OMAHA | 5.5 |
5 | TRINITY KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM | 3 | 3 | 1345 S 16TH ST | LINCOLN | 9 |
6 | PRIMROSE SCHOOL OF LEGACY | 2 | 3 | 17440 WRIGHT ST | OMAHA | 11 |
7 | ACCELERE | 09 | 12 | 2606 HAMILTON ST | OMAHA | – |
8 | ALEGENT/IMMANUEL RTC | PK | 12 | 6901 N 72ND STREET | OMAHA | – |
9 | ALTERNATIVES FOR SUCCESS SCH | 09 | 12 | 601 W CEDAR AVE | NORFOLK | – |
10 | ARTS & HUMANITIES FOCUS PRGM | 09 | 12 | 643 S 25TH STE 9 | LINCOLN | – |
11 | BLACKBURN ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM | 09 | 12 | 2606 HAMILTON STREET | OMAHA | – |
12 | BOYS TOWN INTERVENTION AND ASSESSMENT SCHOOL | 06 | 12 | 216 MAHER DR | BOYS TOWN | – |
13 | BRYAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL | 09 | 12 | 300 SOUTH 48TH STREET | LINCOLN | – |
14 | CAREER CENTER | 09 | 12 | 3230 BURT ST | OMAHA | – |
15 | CAREER PATHWAYS INSTITUTE | 11 | 12 | 1215 ADAMS STREET | GRAND ISLAND | – |
16 | CHILD GUIDANCE CNTR TGH SCHOOL | 07 | 12 | 904 SUMNER ST | LINCOLN | – |
17 | CRETE SUCCESS ACADEMY | 09 | 12 | 920 LINDEN AVE | CRETE | – |
18 | DOUGLAS CO WEST ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL | 09 | 12 | 401 S PINE ST | VALLEY | – |
19 | DOUGLAS COUNTY YOUTH CENTER | 06 | 12 | 1301 S 41ST STREET | OMAHA | – |
20 | EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT 5 | 09 | 12 | 900 WEST COURT | BEATRICE | – |
21 | ESL TEEN LITERACY PROGRAM | 09 | 12 | 3215 CUMING ATTN: ESL OFFICE | OMAHA | – |
22 | ESU #2 INDEPENDENT SCHOOL | PK | 12 | 1102 CO RD W | FREMONT | – |
23 | ESU 7 CENTER | 08 | 11 | 2563 44TH AVE | COLUMBUS | – |
24 | FREMONT LEARNING CENTER | 09 | 12 | 130 E 9TH STREET | FREMONT | – |
25 | GATEWAY TO COLLEGE | 09 | 12 | 2606 HAMILTON ST | OMAHA | – |
26 | GRAND ISLAND INTERVENTION AND ASSESSMENT SHELTER | 04 | 12 | 3230 WILDWOOD DR | GRAND ISLAND | – |
27 | HARMS ADV TECH CENTER-WNCC | 10 | 12 | 2620 COLLEGE PARK | SCOTTSBLUFF | – |
28 | HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT SUPPORT PROGRAM | 09 | 12 | 1801 SOUTH 40TH STREET | LINCOLN | – |
29 | INDEPENDENT STUDY PROGRAM | 09 | 12 | 3230 BURT ST | OMAHA | – |
30 | LPS CAREER ACADEMY | 11 | 12 | 8800 O STREET | LINCOLN | – |
31 | LPS GRADUATION PATHWAYS PROGRAM | 10 | 12 | 300 SOUTH 48TH ST | LINCOLN | – |
32 | MC COOK ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION | 07 | 12 | 600 WEST 7TH STREET | MC COOK | – |
33 | MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT SUPPORT PROGRAM | 06 | 08 | 1801 SOUTH 40TH STREET | LINCOLN | – |
34 | MORTON SCHOOL | 07 | 12 | 2311 N 60TH ST | LINCOLN | – |
35 | NEBRASKA YOUTH ACADEMY | 09 | 12 | 4200 W 2ND BLDG 3 | HASTINGS | – |
36 | NORTHEAST NE JUVENILE SERVICES | 04 | 12 | 1313 1/2 N MAIN STREET | MADISON | – |
37 | NOVA ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL | 05 | 12 | 8502 MORMON BRIDGE RD | OMAHA | – |
38 | OMAHA HOME FOR BOYS SCHOOLS | 09 | 12 | 4343 N 52ND ST | OMAHA | – |
39 | OPS VIRTUAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK | 05 | 3215 CUMING ST | OMAHA | – |
40 | OPS VIRTUAL HIGH SCHOOL | 09 | 11 | 3215 CUMING ST | OMAHA | – |
41 | OPS VIRTUAL MIDDLE SCHOOL | 06 | 08 | 3215 CUMING ST | OMAHA | – |
42 | PARRISH PROGRAM | PK | 12 | 4315 CUMING ST | OMAHA | – |
43 | PATHFINDER ED PRG-LANCASTER CO | 07 | 12 | 1200 RADCLIFF ST | LINCOLN | – |
44 | PATRICK J THOMAS JUVENILE CNTR | 07 | 12 | 9701 PORTAL ROAD | LAVISTA | – |
45 | RTC SCHOOL | 01 | 12 | 14092 HOSPITAL RD | BOYS TOWN | – |
46 | SCIENCE FOCUS PROGRAM | 09 | 12 | 1222 S 27TH ST | LINCOLN | – |
47 | SECONDARY SUCCESS PROGRAM | 07 | 08 | 5301 SOUTH 36 STREET | OMAHA | – |
48 | SIDNEY ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM | 09 | 12 | 1101 21ST AVE | SIDNEY | – |
49 | STEP SCHOOL | 07 | 12 | 305 EAST 1ST | MCCOOK | – |
50 | SUCCESS ACADEMY | 06 | 12 | 1912 N LAFAYETTE AVE | GRAND ISLAND | – |
51 | TOWER SCHOOL | PK | 12 | 901 E 14TH ST | WAYNE | – |
52 | UNO/OPS MIDDLE COLLEGE PROGRAM | 09 | 12 | UNO 6001 DODGE ST; KAYSER HALL | OMAHA | – |
53 | UTA HALEE ACADEMY PROGRAM | 07 | 12 | 10625 CALHOUN ROAD | OMAHA | – |
54 | WESTSIDE HIGH SCHOOL WEST CAMPUS | 09 | 12 | 3504 S 108TH ST | OMAHA | – |
55 | WYANDOTTE LEARNING CENTER | 11 | 12 | 315 WYANDOTTE ST | GRAND ISLAND | – |
56 | YOUTH CARE AND BEYOND LEARNING CENTER | 05 | 12 | 6055 COUNTRY CLUB RD | OMAHA | – |
57 | BLAIR KIDS ACADEMY | 3 | 10 | 2232 WASHINGTON ST | BLAIR |
For ranking the schools, I’ve relied upon the ‘Student Teacher Ratio’ factor. What is student teacher ratio, some of you may ask. It is the number used to indicate the number of students for every teacher in a school. For example, a student teacher ratio of 16 indicates that a teacher is available for 16 students in that school. When it comes to quality of education, student teacher ratio plays an important role. If the student teacher ratio is 100, it means that few teachers are available to attend to the needs of students in a school. This may lead to inadequate attention, inadequate engagement, and may even have a negative impact on student success! Student teacher ratio is like a two way street. Fewer students per teacher setup is an ideal classroom where students may enjoy adequate individual-attention from teachers. Under this setup, a teacher may take care of individuals’ needs and weaknesses. Similarly, under this setup, teachers may modify/adapt their teaching techniques according to learning styles/needs of the students.
I am Vishnu Nambiar a career and educational blogger from India. I am also a full time educational consultant having more than 12 years of experience in the educational sector.
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