For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 423 students in the neighborhood of Highland South, Omaha, NE.
The top ranked public school in Highland South is Highland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Highland South, Omaha, NE public school have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Highland South, Omaha, NE (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
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Bottom 50%10
2625 Jefferson St
Omaha, NE 68107
(531) 299-1580
Omaha, NE 68107
(531) 299-1580
Gr: PK-5 | 376 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Highland South, Omaha, NE?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Highland South, Omaha, NE include Highland Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in theighborhood of Highland South, Omaha?
1 public schools are located in theighborhood of Highland South, Omaha.
What is the racial composition of students in theighborhood of Highland South, Omaha?
theighborhood of Highland South, Omaha public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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