For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 6,893 students in 68510, NE (there are 2 private schools, serving 1,357 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in 68510, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 68510, NE are Lincoln East High School, Pyrtle Elementary School and Eastridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 68510 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 68510, NE have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best 68510, NE Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln East High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1000 S 70th St
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1302
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1302
Grades: 9-12
| 2,078 students
Rank: #22.
Pyrtle Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
721 Cottonwood Dr
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1162
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1162
Grades: PK-5
| 450 students
Rank: #33.
Eastridge Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6245 L St
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1135
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1135
Grades: PK-5
| 279 students
Rank: #44.
Randolph Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1024 S 37th St
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1163
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1163
Grades: PK-5
| 450 students
Rank: #55.
Lefler Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1100 S 48th St
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1215
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1215
Grades: 6-8
| 611 students
Rank: #66.
Lincoln High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2229 J St
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1301
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1301
Grades: 9-12
| 2,118 students
Rank: #77.
Elliott Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
225 S 25th St
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1136
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1136
Grades: PK-5
| 382 students
Rank: n/an/a
Arts & Humanities Focus Prgm
Alternative School
643 S 25th Ste 9
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1785
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1785
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Bryan Community School
Alternative School
300 South 48th Street
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1308
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1308
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
300 South 48th Street
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1994
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1994
Grades: PK
| 510 students
Rank: n/an/a
300 South 48th Street
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1308
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1308
Grades: PK
| 8 students
Rank: n/an/a
2229 J St
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1301
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1301
Grades: PK
| 7 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lps Graduation Pathways Program
Alternative School
300 South 48th St
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1868
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1868
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
68510, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Entrepreneurship Focus Program (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
285 S 68th St Pl 4th Floor
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1715
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1715
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
300 S 48th St
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1141
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1141
Grades: PK-6
| 247 students
Information Technical Focus Program (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
285 S 68th St Pl 4th Floor
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1776
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1776
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Remote Learning (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1000 S 70th St
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1302
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1302
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Remote Learning Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1000 S 70th St
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1302
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1302
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 68510, NE?
The top ranked public schools in 68510, NE include Lincoln East High School, Pyrtle Elementary School and Eastridge Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 68510?
13 public schools are located in 68510.
What percentage of students in 68510 go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in 68510 are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 68510?
68510 public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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