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Best 68117 Nebraska Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,896 students in 68117, NE.
The top-ranked public schools in 68117, NE are Wilson Focus School, Belle Ryan Elementary School and Karen Western Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 68117 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 68117, NE have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Best 68117, NE Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wilson Focus School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5141 F Street
Omaha, NE 68117
(531) 299-2260
Gr: 3-6 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Belle Ryan Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1807 S 60th St
Omaha, NE 68117
(531) 299-1080
Gr: PK-6 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #33.
Karen Western Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6224 H St
Omaha, NE 68117
(402) 731-7477
Gr: PK-6 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #44.
Ashland Park/robbins Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5050 S 51st St
Omaha, NE 68117
(531) 299-1020
Gr: PK-5 | 708 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
Buena Vista High School
5616 L Street
Omaha, NE 68117
(531) 299-2900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,494 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
Transition Program South
Special Education School
4875 F Street
Omaha, NE 68117
(531) 299-2970
Gr: 12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 68117, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in 68117, NE include Wilson Focus School, Belle Ryan Elementary School and Karen Western Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 68117?
6 public schools are located in 68117.
What is the racial composition of students in 68117?
68117 public schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

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