Top Rankings
Westside Community Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 6,330 students in Westside Community Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Westside Community Schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average).
The top-ranked public schools in Westside Community Schools are Prairie Lane Elementary School, Sunset Hills Elementary School and Loveland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Westside Community Schools has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Nebraska.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
14 Schools
1,098 Schools
# Students
6,330 Students
330,500 Students
# Teachers
448 Teachers
24,242 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Westside Community Schools, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 245 school districts in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#127 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
62%
Graduation Rate
91%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.58
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
13%
23%
% Black
10%
7%
% White
64%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,215 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,371. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,590 is less than the state median of $16,674. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$96 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$99 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,215
$15,371
Spending / Student
$15,590
$16,674
Best Westside Community Schools Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prairie Lane Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11444 Hascall Street
Omaha, NE 68144
(402) 390-6470
Omaha, NE 68144
(402) 390-6470
Gr: PK-6 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Sunset Hills Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9503 Walnut St
Omaha, NE 68124
(402) 390-6480
Omaha, NE 68124
(402) 390-6480
Gr: PK-6 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Loveland Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8201 Pacific Street
Omaha, NE 68114
(402) 390-6455
Omaha, NE 68114
(402) 390-6455
Gr: PK-6 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Carl A Swanson Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
410 S 86th Street
Omaha, NE 68114
(402) 390-6485
Omaha, NE 68114
(402) 390-6485
Gr: PK-6 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Oakdale Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9801 W Center Road
Omaha, NE 68124
(402) 390-6460
Omaha, NE 68124
(402) 390-6460
Gr: PK-6 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #66.
Rockbrook Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2514 S 108th St
Omaha, NE 68144
(402) 390-6475
Omaha, NE 68144
(402) 390-6475
Gr: PK-6 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #77.
Paddock Road Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3535 Paddock Rd
Omaha, NE 68124
(402) 390-6465
Omaha, NE 68124
(402) 390-6465
Gr: PK-6 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #88.
Westside Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8601 Arbor Street
Omaha, NE 68124
(402) 390-6464
Omaha, NE 68124
(402) 390-6464
Gr: 7-8 | 948 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #99.
Hillside Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7500 Western Ave
Omaha, NE 68114
(402) 390-6450
Omaha, NE 68114
(402) 390-6450
Gr: PK-6 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1010.
Westside High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8701 Pacific Street
Omaha, NE 68114
(402) 343-2600
Omaha, NE 68114
(402) 343-2600
Gr: 9-12 | 2,145 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1111.
Westgate Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7802 Hascall Street
Omaha, NE 68124
(402) 390-6495
Omaha, NE 68124
(402) 390-6495
Gr: PK-6 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1212.
Westbrook Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1312 Robertson Drive
Omaha, NE 68114
(402) 390-6490
Omaha, NE 68114
(402) 390-6490
Gr: PK-6 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
9030 Western Avenue
Omaha, NE 68114
(402) 390-8207
Omaha, NE 68114
(402) 390-8207
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
Westside High School West Campus
Alternative School
3504 S 108th Street
Omaha, NE 68144
(402) 390-8214
Omaha, NE 68144
(402) 390-8214
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Westside Community Schools?
Westside Community Schools manages 14 public schools serving 6,330 students.
What is the rank of Westside Community Schools?
Westside Community Schools is ranked #115 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Nebraska school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Westside Community Schools?
64% of Westside Community Schools students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Westside Community Schools?
Westside Community Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Westside Community Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,590 is less than the state median of $16,674. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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