For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,866 students in 68502, NE.
The top ranked public preschools in 68502, NE are Sheridan Elementary School, Beattie Elementary School and Prescott Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 68502 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in 68502, NE have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best 68502, NE Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sheridan Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3100 Plymouth Ave
Lincoln, NE 68502
(402) 436-1167
Lincoln, NE 68502
(402) 436-1167
Grades: PK-5
| 372 students
Rank: #22.
Beattie Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1901 Calvert St
Lincoln, NE 68502
(402) 436-1123
Lincoln, NE 68502
(402) 436-1123
Grades: PK-5
| 350 students
Rank: #33.
Prescott Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1930 S 20th St
Lincoln, NE 68502
(402) 436-1161
Lincoln, NE 68502
(402) 436-1161
Grades: PK-5
| 506 students
Rank: #44.
Everett Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1123 C St
Lincoln, NE 68502
(402) 436-1159
Lincoln, NE 68502
(402) 436-1159
Grades: PK-5
| 413 students
Rank: #55.
Saratoga Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2215 S 13th St
Lincoln, NE 68502
(402) 436-1166
Lincoln, NE 68502
(402) 436-1166
Grades: PK-5
| 225 students
68502, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1430 South St
Lincoln, NE 68502
(402) 437-8930
Lincoln, NE 68502
(402) 437-8930
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 68502, NE?
The top ranked public preschools in 68502, NE include Sheridan Elementary School, Beattie Elementary School and Prescott Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 68502?
5 public preschools are located in 68502.
What is the racial composition of students in 68502?
68502 public preschools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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