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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Omaha Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 181 public schools serving 87,623 students in Omaha, NE (there are 60 private schools, serving 16,589 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in Omaha, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Omaha, NE are Hitchcock Elementary School, Spring Ridge Elementary School and Upchurch Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Omaha, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Omaha have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Omaha, NE (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hitchcock Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5809 S 104th St
Omaha, NE 68127
(402) 715-2255
Gr: PK-5 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Spring Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
17830 Shadow Ridge Dr
Omaha, NE 68130
(402) 637-0204
Gr: PK-5 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Upchurch Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
8686 S 165th St
Omaha, NE 68136
(402) 715-7150
Gr: PK-5 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Aldrich Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
506 N 162 Ave
Omaha, NE 68118
(402) 715-2020
Gr: PK-5 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Grace Abbott Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1313 N 156th
Omaha, NE 68118
(402) 715-2900
Gr: PK-5 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Manchester Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2750 N Hws Cleveland Blvd
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:
10/
10
Top 5%
3220 S 188th Ave
Omaha, NE 68130
(402) 289-9045
Gr: PK-5 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #88.
Elkhorn Grandview Middle School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
17801 Grand Avenue
Omaha, NE 68116
(402) 289-9399
Gr: 6-8 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #99.
Elkhorn Ridge Middle School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
17880 Marcy St
Omaha, NE 68118
(402) 334-9302
Gr: 6-8 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1010.
Prairie Lane Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11444 Hascall Street
Omaha, NE 68144
(402) 390-6470
Gr: PK-6 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1111.
Ezra Millard Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
14111 Blondo St
Omaha, NE 68164
(402) 715-2955
Gr: PK-5 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1212.
Sunset Hills Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9503 Walnut St
Omaha, NE 68124
(402) 390-6480
Gr: PK-6 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1313.
Loveland Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8201 Pacific Street
Omaha, NE 68114
(402) 390-6455
Gr: PK-6 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1414.
Sagewood Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4910 N 177th St
Omaha, NE 68116
(402) 289-9078
Gr: PK-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1515.
Elkhorn South High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
20303 Blue Sage Parkway
Omaha, NE 68130
(402) 289-0616
Gr: 9-12 | 1,434 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1616.
Wheeler Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6707 S 178th St
Omaha, NE 68135
(402) 715-6250
Gr: PK-5 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1717.
Reagan Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4440 S 198 Ave
Omaha, NE 68135
(402) 715-7100
Gr: PK-5 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1818.
Willowdale Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
16901 P St
Omaha, NE 68135
(402) 715-8280
Gr: PK-5 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1919.
Columbian Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
330 S 127th St
Omaha, NE 68154
(531) 299-1240
Gr: PK-5 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Carl A Swanson Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
410 S 86th Street
Omaha, NE 68114
(402) 390-6485
Gr: PK-6 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Oakdale Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9801 W Center Road
Omaha, NE 68124
(402) 390-6460
Gr: PK-6 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #2222.
Russell Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5304 S 172nd St
Omaha, NE 68135
(402) 715-8500
Gr: 6-8 | 760 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #2323.
Rohwer Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
17701 F St
Omaha, NE 68135
(402) 715-6225
Gr: PK-5 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #2424.
Elkhorn North High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
17800 George Miller Parkway
Omaha, NE 68116
(402) 289-0322
Gr: 9-12 | 1,050 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #2525.
Westmont Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
13210 Glenn St
Omaha, NE 68138
(402) 895-9602
Gr: PK-6 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #2626.
Willa Cather Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3030 S 139th Plaza
Omaha, NE 68144
(402) 715-1315
Gr: PK-5 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #2727.
Ackerman Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5110 S 156th St
Omaha, NE 68135
(402) 715-8420
Gr: PK-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #2828.
Standing Bear Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
15860 Taylor Street
Omaha, NE 68116
(531) 299-2140
Gr: PK-5 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2929.
Beadle Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
18201 Jefferson St
Omaha, NE 68135
(402) 715-6100
Gr: 6-8 | 1,011 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #3030.
Black Elk Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6708 S 161 Ave
Omaha, NE 68135
(402) 715-6200
Gr: PK-5 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #3131.
Kiewit Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
15650 Howard St
Omaha, NE 68118
(402) 715-1470
Gr: 6-8 | 967 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Harvey Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
15228 Shirley St
Omaha, NE 68144
(402) 715-1386
Gr: PK-5 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Rockbrook Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2514 S 108th St
Omaha, NE 68144
(402) 390-6475
Gr: PK-6 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #3434.
Ponca Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11300 N Post Rd
Omaha, NE 68112
(531) 299-1960
Gr: PK-5 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #3535.
Harrison Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5304 Hamilton St
Omaha, NE 68132
(531) 299-1540
Gr: PK-6 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Omaha, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in Omaha, NE include Hitchcock Elementary School, Spring Ridge Elementary School and Upchurch Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Omaha?
181 public schools are located in Omaha.
What percentage of students in Omaha go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Omaha are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Omaha?
Omaha public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Omaha are often viewed compared to one another?

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