For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,599 students in 68507, NE (there are , serving 291 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 68507, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 68507, NE are Kahoa Elementary School, Mickle Middle School and Norwood Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 68507 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 68507, NE have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best 68507, NE Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kahoa Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7700 Leighton St
Lincoln, NE 68507
(402) 436-1147
Lincoln, NE 68507
(402) 436-1147
Grades: PK-5
| 436 students
Rank: #22.
Mickle Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2500 N 67th St
Lincoln, NE 68507
(402) 436-1216
Lincoln, NE 68507
(402) 436-1216
Grades: 6-8
| 702 students
Rank: #33.
Norwood Park Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4710 N 72nd St
Lincoln, NE 68507
(402) 436-1155
Lincoln, NE 68507
(402) 436-1155
Grades: PK-5
| 254 students
Rank: #44.
Pershing Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6402 Judson St
Lincoln, NE 68507
(402) 436-1160
Lincoln, NE 68507
(402) 436-1160
Grades: PK-5
| 436 students
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Northeast High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2635 N 63rd St
Lincoln, NE 68507
(402) 436-1303
Lincoln, NE 68507
(402) 436-1303
Grades: 9-12
| 1,769 students
Rank: n/an/a
2635 N 63 St
Lincoln, NE 68507
(402) 436-1303
Lincoln, NE 68507
(402) 436-1303
Grades: PK
| 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Nebraska Youth Academy
Alternative School
5900 Walker
Lincoln, NE 68507
(402) 471-1646
Lincoln, NE 68507
(402) 471-1646
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
68507, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Nebraska Youth Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2311 N 60th St
Lincoln, NE 68507
(402) 471-1646
Lincoln, NE 68507
(402) 471-1646
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 68507, NE?
The top ranked public schools in 68507, NE include Kahoa Elementary School, Mickle Middle School and Norwood Park Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 68507?
7 public schools are located in 68507.
What percentage of students in 68507 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 68507 are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 68507?
68507 public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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