For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,407 students in 68116, NE.
The top ranked public preschools in 68116, NE are Manchester Elementary School, Sagewood Elementary School and Standing Bear Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 68116 have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in 68116, NE have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the Nebraska public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best 68116, NE Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
Saddlebrook Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14850 Laurel Ave
Omaha, NE 68116
(531) 299-2020
Omaha, NE 68116
(531) 299-2020
Gr: PK-5 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #55.
Picotte Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14506 Ohio St
Omaha, NE 68116
(531) 299-1920
Omaha, NE 68116
(531) 299-1920
Gr: PK-5 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 68116, NE?
The top ranked public preschools in 68116, NE include Manchester Elementary School, Sagewood Elementary School and Standing Bear Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 68116?
5 public preschools are located in 68116.
What is the racial composition of students in 68116?
68116 public preschools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the Nebraska public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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