2026 Compare Cities Education:
La Vista, NE vs Omaha, NE

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Highlights
- Omaha spends 1.2% less per student than La Vista.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 2.6% higher in Omaha than in La Vista. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Omaha had 6.0% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to La Vista
 La Vista, NEOmaha, NEUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,596$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,845  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,312$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.74  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4154573
 Students per Counselor382  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock90.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.34.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.6%1.5%
Reviews for La Vista    2 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

As a military guy, I lived on both coasts, as well as in the South and Midwest and I have to say Omaha (LaVista) is probably the best city I've lived in. Aside from not  More

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Over 20 years ago

Eastern nebraska seems to always have a good wind  More

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Reviews for Omaha    122 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

Born and raised in Omaha, moved to the Pacific Northwest for 50 years, and now back in Omaha. Feels safe, secure, good health care, lots of activities. Compared to  More

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Over 3 years ago

Many of the reviews say Omaha is good for family life - it is, but it also offers the best of quality urban living. I've lived here for 20 years, after living in  More

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Pros: Not much happens, no news is good news. No major tornadoes for decades!! Education can be good in areas. Career opportunities for those who take risks and  More

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