For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,108 students in the neighborhood of Central Omaha, Omaha, NE.
The top ranked public schools in Central Omaha are Carl A Swanson Elementary School, Hillside Elementary School and Lewis & Clark Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Central Omaha, Omaha, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Central Omaha, Omaha, NE (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carl A Swanson Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8601 Harney Street
Omaha, NE 68114
(402) 390-6485
Omaha, NE 68114
(402) 390-6485
Grades: PK-6
| 289 students
Rank: #22.
Hillside Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7500 Western Ave
Omaha, NE 68114
(402) 390-6450
Omaha, NE 68114
(402) 390-6450
Grades: PK-6
| 381 students
Rank: #33.
Lewis & Clark Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6901 Burt St
Omaha, NE 68132
(531) 299-2400
Omaha, NE 68132
(531) 299-2400
Grades: 6-8
| 829 students
Rank: #44.
Westbrook Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1312 Robertson Drive
Omaha, NE 68114
(402) 390-6490
Omaha, NE 68114
(402) 390-6490
Grades: PK-6
| 549 students
Rank: n/an/a
9030 Western Ave
Omaha, NE 68114
(402) 390-8207
Omaha, NE 68114
(402) 390-8207
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Uno/ops Middle College Program
Alternative School
Uno 6001 Dodge St; Kayser Hall
Omaha, NE 68182
(402) 554-3992
Omaha, NE 68182
(402) 554-3992
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Central Omaha, Omaha, NE?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Central Omaha, Omaha, NE include Carl A Swanson Elementary School, Hillside Elementary School and Lewis & Clark Middle School.
How many public schools are located in theighborhood of Central Omaha, Omaha?
6 public schools are located in theighborhood of Central Omaha, Omaha.
What is the racial composition of students in theighborhood of Central Omaha, Omaha?
theighborhood of Central Omaha, Omaha public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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