Top Rankings
Elkhorn School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public preschools serving 5,570 students in Elkhorn School District.
Public Preschools in Elkhorn School District have an average math proficiency score of 88% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Nebraska public preschool average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
20 Schools
604 Schools
# Students
11,653 Students
159,349 Students
# Teachers
803 Teachers
11,655 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Elkhorn School District, which is ranked within the top 1% of all 245 school districts in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 98% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1 out of 246 school districts
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
62%
Graduation Rate
98%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.58
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
9%
3%
% Hispanic
6%
23%
% Black
3%
7%
% White
77%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,842 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,371. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,515 is less than the state median of $16,674. The school district spending/student has declined by 24% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$150 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$169 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,842
$15,371
Spending / Student
$14,515
$16,674
Best Elkhorn School District Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Blue Sage Elementary School
(Math: 95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3600 S 215th Street
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-3577
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-3577
Gr: PK-5 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Spring Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
17830 Shadow Ridge Dr
Omaha, NE 68130
(402) 637-0204
Omaha, NE 68130
(402) 637-0204
Gr: PK-5 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
West Dodge Station Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
18480 California St
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-2773
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-2773
Gr: PK-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Fire Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
19660 Farnam St
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-0735
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-0735
Gr: PK-5 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
Skyline Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
400 S 210th St
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-3433
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-3433
Gr: PK-5 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Manchester Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2750 N Hws Cleveland Blvd
Omaha, NE 68116
(402) 289-2590
Omaha, NE 68116
(402) 289-2590
Gr: PK-5 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #77.
West Bay Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3220 S 188th Ave
Omaha, NE 68130
(402) 289-9045
Omaha, NE 68130
(402) 289-9045
Gr: PK-5 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #88.
Hillrise Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
20110 Hopper St
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-2602
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-2602
Gr: PK-5 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #99.
Woodbrook Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
18520 Purple Martin Parkway
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-1823
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-1823
Gr: PK-5 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1010.
Westridge Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3100 N 206th St
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-2559
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-2559
Gr: PK-5 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1111.
Sagewood Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4910 N 177th St
Omaha, NE 68116
(402) 289-9078
Omaha, NE 68116
(402) 289-9078
Gr: PK-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1212.
Arbor View Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5115 N 208th St
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-1007
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-1007
Gr: PK-5 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
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