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Best 68131 Nebraska Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 815 students in 68131, NE (there are 2 private schools, serving 755 private students). 50% of all K-12 students in 68131, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 68131, NE are Ops Virtual Elementary School, Ops Virtual Middle School and Gifford Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 68131 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 68131, NE have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Best 68131, NE Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ops Virtual Elementary School
Alternative School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3215 Cuming St
Omaha, NE 68131
(531) 299-0269
Gr: PK-5
Rank: #22.
Ops Virtual Middle School
Alternative School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3230 Burt St
Omaha, NE 68131
(531) 299-0269
Gr: 6-8
Rank: #33.
Gifford Park Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
717 N 32nd St
Omaha, NE 68131
(531) 299-2040
Gr: PK-6 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #44.
Walnut Hill Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4355 Charles St
Omaha, NE 68131
(531) 299-2200
Gr: PK-6 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
Accelere Program
Alternative School
2606 Hamilton St
Omaha, NE 68131
(531) 299-2830
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Blackburn Alternative Program
Alternative School
2606 Hamilton Street
Omaha, NE 68131
(531) 299-2820
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Career Center
Alternative School
3230 Burt St
Omaha, NE 68131
(531) 299-0330
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Esl Teen Literacy Program
Alternative School
3230 Burt St
Omaha, NE 68131
(531) 299-2620
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Gateway To College Program
Alternative School
2606 Hamilton St
Omaha, NE 68131
(531) 622-2380
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Independent Study Program
Alternative School
3230 Burt St
Omaha, NE 68131
(531) 299-9395
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Mcc Career Academy
Alternative School
3215 Cuming Street
Omaha, NE 68131
(531) 299-8767
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Omaha Public Schools Homebased
3215 Cuming St
Omaha, NE 68131
(531) 299-9632
Gr: PK | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
Ops Virtual High School
Alternative School
3230 Burt St - Rm 474b
Omaha, NE 68131
(531) 299-0269
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Parrish Program
Alternative School
4315 Cuming St
Omaha, NE 68131
(531) 299-2860
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Transition Program At Unmc Nebraska Medicine
Special Education School
Munroe Meyer Building; 444 S 4
Omaha, NE 68131
(531) 299-9490
Gr: 12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 68131, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in 68131, NE include Ops Virtual Elementary School, Ops Virtual Middle School and Gifford Park Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 68131?
15 public schools are located in 68131.
What percentage of students in 68131 go to public school?
50% of all K-12 students in 68131 are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 68131?
68131 public schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

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