Two California choirs swipe wins off some of the best in the Midwest, plus Franklin Central takes a signature victory at the end of their season and Davenport Central triumphs in Florida.

The HomeRoom National Show Choir Rankings are an attempt to do the impossible - quantify a subjective art form. Groups must have competed three times and have earned at least one placement or caption to be eligible for the rankings. For more information, read our rankings explanation article.

Four regional experts were surveyed on 25 of Ohio's best show choirs. These are the results.

Five advanced mixed groups as well as a cadre of intermediate and novice programs will comprise Arizona's biggest contest of the season.

PHOTO: Nathan Ensley | Three regional experts ranked 20 of Illinois' best groups across three divisions. These are the results.

Outfits from Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri and Kansas will all compete at Nebraska's final competition of the 2026 season.

PHOTO: Nathan Ensley | Choirs representing five states will converge on Saturday, including a healthy dose of Illinois as well as John Burroughs, Omaha South, Neenah and Franklin Community.

PHOTO: Nathan Ensley | Large groups Homestead and Northrop anchor the lineup with small groups Huntington North, Northridge, Jay County, DeKalb, Beech Grove and more providing plenty of flavor.

Three regional experts evaluated 35 of Nebraska’s top show choirs to determine the rankings. While divisions are primarily based on NSAA cutlines, some adjustments were made for groups that compete in multiple divisions throughout the season.

Big Brownsburg battle sets the stage for major shakeups in the rankings after a wild weekend features co-grand champions