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Best 68137 Nebraska Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 6,862 students in 68137, NE (there are 2 private schools, serving 48 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 68137, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 68137, NE are Walt Disney Elementary School, Holling Heights Elementary School and Harry Andersen Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 68137 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 68137, NE have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Best 68137, NE Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walt Disney Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5717 S 112th St
Omaha, NE 68137
(402) 715-2350
Gr: PK-5 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Holling Heights Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6565 S 136th St
Omaha, NE 68137
(402) 715-8330
Gr: PK-5 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Harry Andersen Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
15404 Adams St
Omaha, NE 68137
(402) 715-8440
Gr: 6-8 | 898 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Norris Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
12424 Weir St
Omaha, NE 68137
(402) 715-8340
Gr: PK-5 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #55.
Norman Rockwell Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6370 S 140th Ave
Omaha, NE 68137
(402) 715-8246
Gr: PK-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #66.
Sandoz Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5959 Oak Hills Dr
Omaha, NE 68137
(402) 715-8345
Gr: PK-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #77.
Neihardt Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
15130 Drexel
Omaha, NE 68137
(402) 715-8360
Gr: PK-5 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #88.
Millard South High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
14905 Q St
Omaha, NE 68137
(402) 715-8268
Gr: 9-12 | 2,526 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #99.
Bryan Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5010 S 144th St
Omaha, NE 68137
(402) 715-8325
Gr: PK-5 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1010.
Millard Central Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
12801 L St
Omaha, NE 68137
(402) 715-8225
Gr: 6-8 | 811 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
Young Adult Program
Special Education School
12820 N Street
Omaha, NE 68137
(402) 715-6330
Gr: 12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 68137, NE?
How many public schools are located in 68137?
11 public schools are located in 68137.
What percentage of students in 68137 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 68137 are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 68137?
68137 public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

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