For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 5,223 students in 68154, NE (there are 7 private schools, serving 2,312 private students). 71% of all K-12 students in 68154, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 68154, NE are Columbian Elementary School, Cottonwood Elementary School and Millard North High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 68154 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 68154, NE have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best 68154, NE Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Cottonwood Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
615 Piedmont Dr
Omaha, NE 68154
(402) 715-1390
Omaha, NE 68154
(402) 715-1390
Gr: PK-5 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Millard North High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1010 S 144th St
Omaha, NE 68154
(402) 715-1365
Omaha, NE 68154
(402) 715-1365
Gr: 9-12 | 2,572 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Crestridge Magnet Center
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
818 Crestridge Rd
Omaha, NE 68154
(531) 299-1280
Omaha, NE 68154
(531) 299-1280
Gr: PK-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #55.
Burke High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12200 Burke Blvd
Omaha, NE 68154
(531) 299-2580
Omaha, NE 68154
(531) 299-2580
Gr: 9-12 | 1,693 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 68154, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in 68154, NE include Columbian Elementary School, Cottonwood Elementary School and Millard North High School.
How many public schools are located in 68154?
5 public schools are located in 68154.
What percentage of students in 68154 go to public school?
71% of all K-12 students in 68154 are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 68154?
68154 public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Nebraska public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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