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Public School Review - Established 2003

Top Nebraska Public Preschools Eligible For Free Lunch

Approximately 38% of public preschool students in Nebraska are eligible for free lunch (2026).
The public preschools with the highest eligible for free lunch are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public preschool with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Nebraska is Bancroft Elementary School, Central Park Elementary School, and Benson West Elementary School, among others each with 100% of students eligible.
Eligible for Free Lunch Range: 85% 100% Avg. Eligible for Free Lunch: 96%

Public Preschools Eligible For Free Lunch in Nebraska (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Eligible for Free Lunch
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 171. - 17.
Bancroft Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
2724 Riverview Blvd
Omaha, NE 68108
(531) 299-1040
Rank: #1 - 171. - 17.
Belvedere Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
3775 Curtis Ave
Omaha, NE 68111
(531) 299-1100
Rank: #1 - 171. - 17.
Benson West Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
6652 Maple St
Omaha, NE 68104
(531) 299-1120
Rank: #1 - 171. - 17.
Central Park Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
4904 N 42nd St
Omaha, NE 68111
(531) 299-1200
Rank: #1 - 171. - 17.
Chandler View Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
7800 S 25th St
Bellevue, NE 68147
(531) 299-1220
Rank: #1 - 171. - 17.
Druid Hill Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
4020 N 30 Street
Omaha, NE 68111
(531) 299-1320
Rank: #1 - 171. - 17.
Early Childhood Center At Educare - Indian Hill
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK
3110 W Street
Omaha, NE 68107
(402) 502-0352
Rank: #1 - 171. - 17.
Fontenelle Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
3905 N 52nd St
Omaha, NE 68104
(531) 299-1420
Rank: #1 - 171. - 17.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-6
3506 Franklin St
Omaha, NE 68111
(531) 299-1440
Rank: #1 - 171. - 17.
Indian Hill Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
3121 U St
Omaha, NE 68107
(531) 299-1600
Rank: #1 - 171. - 17.
Infant Toddler At Lincoln Northeast High School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK
2635 N 63 St
Lincoln, NE 68507
(402) 436-1303
Rank: #1 - 171. - 17.
Kellom Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-6
1311 N 24th St
Omaha, NE 68102
(531) 299-1680
Rank: #1 - 171. - 17.
Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
2906 N 30th St
Omaha, NE 68111
(531) 299-1700
Rank: #1 - 171. - 17.
King Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
3706 Maple St
Omaha, NE 68111
(531) 299-1720
Rank: #1 - 171. - 17.
Minatare Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
805 7th St
Minatare, NE 69356
(308) 783-1255
Rank: #1 - 171. - 17.
Walnut Hill Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-6
4355 Charles St
Omaha, NE 68131
(531) 299-2200
Rank: #1 - 171. - 17.
Walthill Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-6
602 Main St
Walthill, NE 68067
(402) 846-5432
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Harvard Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 98%
Grades: PK-5
506 E North St
Harvard, NE 68944
(402) 772-2171
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Huntington Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 98%
Grades: PK-5
2900 N 46th St
Lincoln, NE 68504
(402) 436-1144
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 98%
Grades: PK-6
2021 St Mary's Avenue
Omaha, NE 68102
(531) 299-1740
Rank: #2121.
Early Childhood Center At Educare - Kellom
Eligible for Free Lunch: 96%
Grades: PK
2123 Paul Street
Omaha, NE 68102
(402) 898-1783
Rank: #2222.
Clinton Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 95%
Grades: PK-5
1520 N 29th St
Lincoln, NE 68503
(402) 436-1132
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 94%
Grades: PK-5
1306 9th Ave
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 635-6259
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Saratoga Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 94%
Grades: PK-5
2215 S 13th St
Lincoln, NE 68502
(402) 436-1166
Rank: #2525.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 93%
Grades: PK-5
2625 Jefferson St
Omaha, NE 68107
(531) 299-1580
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Buffalo Early Learning Center
Eligible for Free Lunch: 92%
Grades: PK
1600 N Buffalo Bill Ave
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7130
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Esu 3 Head Start - Golden Hills
Eligible for Free Lunch: 92%
Grades: PK
2912 Coffey Ave
Bellevue, NE 68123
(402) 898-1270
Rank: #2828.
Hartley Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 91%
Grades: PK-5
730 N 33rd St
Lincoln, NE 68503
(402) 436-1139
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Gomez Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 89%
Grades: PK-5
5101 S 17th Street
Omaha, NE 68107
(531) 299-1520
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Mount View Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 89%
Grades: PK-5
5322 N 52nd St
Omaha, NE 68104
(531) 299-1860
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Conestoga Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 88%
Grades: PK-6
2115 Burdette St
Omaha, NE 68110
(531) 299-1260
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Infant Toddler At Bryan Community School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 88%
Grades: PK
300 South 48th Street
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1308
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Castelar Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 87%
Grades: PK-5
2316 S 18th St
Omaha, NE 68108
(531) 299-1160
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 87%
Grades: PK-5
805 Beal St
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5924
Rank: #35 - 3735. - 37.
Hartman Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 85%
Grades: PK-5
5530 N 66th St
Omaha, NE 68104
(531) 299-1560
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What is the Nebraska average of public preschools students eligible for free lunch?
The Nebraska average of public preschools students eligible for free lunch is 38%% for 2026.
What are the public preschools with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Nebraska?
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