In the late 1950s, seven nearby rural school districts were merged into the Millard district, setting it up for growth as Interstate 80 reached Millard, giving the area easier access to Omaha, and a large Western Electric manufacturing plant opened just north of town.

Thirteen Millard schools have earned the Blue Ribbon Award from the U.S. Department of Education.

[3] Kiplinger's Magazine cited the "top-rated, nationally recognized" Millard School District as one of the reasons Omaha rated No.

[6] Willowdale enrolls about 405 students and is notable for its website, WillowWeb, which features blogs, photos, and announcements.

[10] It was the first podcast by an elementary school in the United States[citation needed] and covers a range of educational topics.