For the 2025 school year, there are 185 public schools serving 86,645 students in Omaha, NE (there are , serving 16,877 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in Omaha, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Omaha, NE are Hitchcock Elementary School, Spring Ridge Elementary School and Upchurch Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Omaha, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Omaha have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Omaha, NE (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hitchcock Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5809 S 104th St
Omaha, NE 68127
(402) 715-2255
Omaha, NE 68127
(402) 715-2255
Gr: PK-5 | 232 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Spring Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
17830 Shadow Ridge Dr
Omaha, NE 68130
(402) 637-0204
Omaha, NE 68130
(402) 637-0204
Gr: PK-5 | 490 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Upchurch Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
8686 S 165th St
Omaha, NE 68136
(402) 715-7150
Omaha, NE 68136
(402) 715-7150
Gr: PK-5 | 396 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Aldrich Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
506 N 162 Ave
Omaha, NE 68118
(402) 715-2020
Omaha, NE 68118
(402) 715-2020
Gr: PK-5 | 436 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Grace Abbott Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1313 N 156th
Omaha, NE 68118
(402) 715-2900
Omaha, NE 68118
(402) 715-2900
Gr: PK-5 | 458 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Manchester Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2750 N Hws Cleveland Blvd
Omaha, NE 68116
(402) 289-2590
Omaha, NE 68116
(402) 289-2590
Gr: PK-5 | 493 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #77.
West Bay Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3220 S 188th Ave
Omaha, NE 68130
(402) 289-9045
Omaha, NE 68130
(402) 289-9045
Gr: PK-5 | 458 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #88.
Elkhorn Grandview Middle School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
17801 Grand Avenue
Omaha, NE 68116
(402) 289-9399
Omaha, NE 68116
(402) 289-9399
Gr: 6-8 | 514 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #99.
Elkhorn Ridge Middle School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
17880 Marcy St
Omaha, NE 68118
(402) 334-9302
Omaha, NE 68118
(402) 334-9302
Gr: 6-8 | 531 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1010.
Prairie Lane Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11444 Hascall
Omaha, NE 68144
(402) 390-6470
Omaha, NE 68144
(402) 390-6470
Gr: PK-6 | 269 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1111.
Ezra Millard Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
14111 Blondo St
Omaha, NE 68164
(402) 715-2955
Omaha, NE 68164
(402) 715-2955
Gr: PK-5 | 470 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1212.
Sunset Hills Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9503 Walnut St
Omaha, NE 68124
(402) 390-6480
Omaha, NE 68124
(402) 390-6480
Gr: PK-6 | 289 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1313.
Loveland Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8201 Pacific Street
Omaha, NE 68114
(402) 390-6455
Omaha, NE 68114
(402) 390-6455
Gr: PK-6 | 287 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1414.
Sagewood Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4910 N 177th St
Omaha, NE 68116
(402) 289-9078
Omaha, NE 68116
(402) 289-9078
Gr: PK-5 | 442 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1515.
Elkhorn South High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
20303 Blue Sage Parkway
Omaha, NE 68130
(402) 289-0616
Omaha, NE 68130
(402) 289-0616
Gr: 9-12 | 1,407 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1616.
Wheeler Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6707 S 178th St
Omaha, NE 68135
(402) 715-6250
Omaha, NE 68135
(402) 715-6250
Gr: PK-5 | 638 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1717.
Reagan Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4440 S 198 Ave
Omaha, NE 68135
(402) 715-7100
Omaha, NE 68135
(402) 715-7100
Gr: PK-5 | 507 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1818.
Willowdale Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
16901 P St
Omaha, NE 68135
(402) 715-8280
Omaha, NE 68135
(402) 715-8280
Gr: PK-5 | 468 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1919.
Columbian Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
330 S 127th St
Omaha, NE 68154
(531) 299-1240
Omaha, NE 68154
(531) 299-1240
Gr: PK-5 | 270 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Carl A Swanson Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8601 Harney Street
Omaha, NE 68114
(402) 390-6485
Omaha, NE 68114
(402) 390-6485
Gr: PK-6 | 289 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Oakdale Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3534 S 108th St
Omaha, NE 68144
(402) 390-6460
Omaha, NE 68144
(402) 390-6460
Gr: PK-6 | 308 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #2222.
Russell Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5304 S 172nd St
Omaha, NE 68135
(402) 715-8500
Omaha, NE 68135
(402) 715-8500
Gr: 6-8 | 738 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #2323.
Rohwer Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
17701 F St
Omaha, NE 68135
(402) 715-6225
Omaha, NE 68135
(402) 715-6225
Gr: PK-5 | 455 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #2424.
Elkhorn North High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
17800 George Miller Parkway
Omaha, NE 68116
(402) 289-0322
Omaha, NE 68116
(402) 289-0322
Gr: 9-12 | 1,003 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #2525.
Westmont Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13210 Glenn St
Omaha, NE 68138
(402) 895-9602
Omaha, NE 68138
(402) 895-9602
Gr: PK-6 | 272 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #2626.
Willa Cather Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3030 S 139th Plaza
Omaha, NE 68144
(402) 715-1315
Omaha, NE 68144
(402) 715-1315
Gr: PK-5 | 295 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2727.
Ackerman Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5110 S 156th St
Omaha, NE 68135
(402) 715-8420
Omaha, NE 68135
(402) 715-8420
Gr: PK-5 | 487 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #2828.
Standing Bear Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15860 Taylor Street
Omaha, NE 68116
(531) 299-2140
Omaha, NE 68116
(531) 299-2140
Gr: PK-5 | 639 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #2929.
Beadle Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18201 Jefferson St
Omaha, NE 68135
(402) 715-6100
Omaha, NE 68135
(402) 715-6100
Gr: 6-8 | 1,008 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #3030.
Black Elk Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6708 S 161 Ave
Omaha, NE 68135
(402) 715-6200
Omaha, NE 68135
(402) 715-6200
Gr: PK-5 | 597 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #3131.
Kiewit Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15650 Howard St
Omaha, NE 68118
(402) 715-1470
Omaha, NE 68118
(402) 715-1470
Gr: 6-8 | 958 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Harvey Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15228 Shirley St
Omaha, NE 68144
(402) 715-1386
Omaha, NE 68144
(402) 715-1386
Gr: PK-5 | 346 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Rockbrook Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2514 S 108th St
Omaha, NE 68144
(402) 390-6475
Omaha, NE 68144
(402) 390-6475
Gr: PK-6 | 278 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #3434.
Ponca Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11300 N Post Rd
Omaha, NE 68112
(531) 299-1960
Omaha, NE 68112
(531) 299-1960
Gr: PK-5 | 133 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #3535.
Harrison Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5304 Hamilton St
Omaha, NE 68132
(531) 299-1540
Omaha, NE 68132
(531) 299-1540
Gr: PK-6 | 265 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
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Omaha, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alice Buffett Magnet Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
14101 Larimore Avenue
Omaha, NE 68164
(402) 561-6160
Omaha, NE 68164
(402) 561-6160
Gr: 5-6 | 509 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Alternatives Academy/journeys (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
11111 M Street
Omaha, NE 68137
(402) 939-4696
Omaha, NE 68137
(402) 939-4696
8502 Morman Bridge Rd
Omaha, NE 68152
(402) 457-1373
Omaha, NE 68152
(402) 457-1373
Gr: 7-12
10310 Mockingbird Dr
Omaha, NE 68127
(402) 827-5339
Omaha, NE 68127
(402) 827-5339
Gr: PK | 14 students Minority enrollment: 43%
5100 S 93rd Street
Omaha, NE 68127
(402) 827-5339
Omaha, NE 68127
(402) 827-5339
Gr: PK | 19 students Minority enrollment: 37%
2115 Burdette Street
Omaha, NE 68102
(402) 898-1783
Omaha, NE 68102
(402) 898-1783
Gr: PK
3260 Davenport Street
Omaha, NE 68131
(402) 898-9145
Omaha, NE 68131
(402) 898-9145
Gr: PK
6224 H Street
Omaha, NE 68117
(402) 827-5339
Omaha, NE 68117
(402) 827-5339
Gr: PK | 19 students Minority enrollment: 47%
Integrated Learning Program (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
4020 North 30th St
Omaha, NE 68111
(531) 299-2840
Omaha, NE 68111
(531) 299-2840
Gr: PK-12
3720 Florence Blvd
Omaha, NE 68110
(402) 557-3720
Omaha, NE 68110
(402) 557-3720
Gr: 5-6 | 181 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Middle School Alternative Prog (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
12820 N St
Omaha, NE 68137
(402) 715-6178
Omaha, NE 68137
(402) 715-6178
Morton Magnet Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
4606 Terrace Dr
Omaha, NE 68134
(402) 557-4700
Omaha, NE 68134
(402) 557-4700
Gr: 5-6 | 76 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
R M Marrs Magnet Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
5619 S 19th Street
Omaha, NE 68107
(402) 557-4400
Omaha, NE 68107
(402) 557-4400
Gr: 5-6 | 600 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
2504 Meredith Ave
Omaha, NE 68111
(402) 457-6427
Omaha, NE 68111
(402) 457-6427
Gr: PK-5 | 186 students Minority enrollment: 87%
Transition Program At Career Center (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
3230 Burt Street
Omaha, NE 68131
(531) 299-0332
Omaha, NE 68131
(531) 299-0332
Gr: 12
Transition Program At Pva Elementary School (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
7612 Maple St
Omaha, NE 68134
(531) 299-2960
Omaha, NE 68134
(531) 299-2960
Gr: 12
3320 S 188th Ave
Omaha, NE 68130
(402) 289-9045
Omaha, NE 68130
(402) 289-9045
Gr: PK | 75 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Youth Care And Beyond Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
6055 Country Club Rd
Omaha, NE 68152
(531) 200-5898
Omaha, NE 68152
(531) 200-5898
Youth Links-heartland Family High School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
4318 Fort Street
Omaha, NE 68111
(402) 552-7030
Omaha, NE 68111
(402) 552-7030
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Omaha, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Omaha, NE include Hitchcock Elementary School, Spring Ridge Elementary School and Upchurch Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Omaha?
185 public schools are located in Omaha.
What percentage of students in Omaha go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Omaha are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Omaha?
Omaha public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Omaha are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Omaha include: Westbrook Elementary School vs. Hillside Elementary School, Beals Elementary School vs. Gateway Elementary School, Alfonza W Davis Middle School vs. Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School
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