For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 958 students in 68154, NE.
The top-ranked public preschools in 68154, NE are Columbian Elementary School, Cottonwood Elementary School and Crestridge Magnet Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 68154 have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in 68154, NE have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public preschool average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best 68154, NE Public Preschools (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.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 68154, NE?
The top-ranked public preschools in 68154, NE include Columbian Elementary School, Cottonwood Elementary School and Crestridge Magnet Center.
How many public preschools are located in 68154?
3 public preschools are located in 68154.
What is the racial composition of students in 68154?
68154 public preschools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public preschools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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