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Best Nebraska Magnet Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 magnet public elementary schools serving 8,827 students in Nebraska.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top-ranked magnet public elementary schools in Nebraska are Fullerton Magnet Center, Catlin Magnet Center and Crestridge Magnet Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nebraska magnet public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public elementary school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

Best Magnet Public Elementary Schools in Nebraska (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fullerton Magnet Center
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4711 N 138th St
Omaha, NE 68164
(531) 299-1460
Gr: PK-5 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Catlin Magnet Center
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
12736 Marinda St
Omaha, NE 68144
(531) 299-1180
Gr: PK-5 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Crestridge Magnet Center
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
818 Crestridge Rd
Omaha, NE 68154
(531) 299-1280
Gr: PK-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #44.
Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
14101 Larimore Avenue
Omaha, NE 68164
(531) 299-2320
Gr: 6-8 | 952 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #55.
Lothrop Magnet Center
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3300 North 22 Street
Omaha, NE 68110
(531) 299-1780
Gr: PK-5 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Beveridge Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1616 S 120th St
Omaha, NE 68144
(531) 299-2280
Gr: 6-8 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #77.
Western Hills Magnet Center
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6523 Western Avenue
Omaha, NE 68132
(531) 299-2240
Gr: PK-6 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #88.
Morton Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4606 Terrace Dr
Omaha, NE 68134
(531) 299-2480
Gr: 6-8 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #99.
R M Marrs Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5619 S 19th Street
Omaha, NE 68107
(531) 299-2420
Gr: 6-8 | 1,066 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1010.
Nathan Hale Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6143 Whitmore St
Omaha, NE 68152
(531) 299-2360
Gr: 6-8 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
King Science/tech Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3720 Florence Blvd
Omaha, NE 68110
(531) 299-2380
Gr: 6-8 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Spring Lake Magnet Center
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4215 S 20th St
Omaha, NE 68107
(531) 299-2100
Gr: PK-5 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1313.
Mc Millan Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3802 Redick Ave
Omaha, NE 68112
(531) 299-2440
Gr: 6-8 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1414.
Skinner Magnet Center
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4304 N 33rd St
Omaha, NE 68111
(531) 299-2080
Gr: PK-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1515.
Conestoga Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2115 Burdette St
Omaha, NE 68110
(531) 299-1260
Gr: PK-6 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked magnet public elementary schools in Nebraska?
The top-ranked magnet public elementary schools in Nebraska include Fullerton Magnet Center, Catlin Magnet Center and Crestridge Magnet Center.
How many magnet public elementary schools are located in Nebraska?
15 magnet public elementary schools are located in Nebraska.
What is the racial composition of students in Nebraska?
Nebraska magnet public elementary schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

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